Organic Farming Scheme

Rules and tips for organic farmers

An average payment of in excess of €12,000 per holding is proving very encouraging with another 700 farmers entering conversion in 2025.

NITRATES 14 June 2025

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Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

MANAGEMENT 1 June 2025

Two weeks to satisfy minimum stocking rate

Two weeks to satisfy minimum stocking rate

Two weeks to satisfy minimum stocking rate

SCHEMES 28 May 2025

€35m increase in organic farming payments

€35m increase in organic farming payments

€35m increase in organic farming payments

SCHEMES 28 May 2025

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Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds

Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds

Some 10 project proposals will receive a slice of the €1m fund out of 35 applications.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement on Wednesday which will see 3,961 farmers or 81% of the scheme participants receive balancing payments.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon

Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon

Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.

MARKETS 29 January 2025

No change in livestock unit values

No change in livestock unit values

Proposals to change nutrient excretion rates under nitrates will not have any effect on livestock unit values under area-based schemes.

SCHEMES 29 January 2025

€3m in funding available to promote and develop organic sector

€3m in funding available to promote and develop organic sector

Maximum funding per project is €150,000 per annum for three years for 'innovative projects to promote and develop the organic sector'.

SCHEMES 29 January 2025

Scheme payments update: €1.3m paid under BISS and CRISS

Scheme payments update: €1.3m paid under BISS and CRISS

There were payments of €290,000 under the 2024 Areas of Natural Constraint, with small sums also paid out under the Protein Aid Scheme and the Tillage Incentive Scheme.

SCHEMES 29 January 2025

Sheep Management: organic feed, thin ewes and identifying problems

Sheep Management: organic feed, thin ewes and identifying problems

Farmers sourcing organic feed should investigate the quality of ingredients in the mix with reports continuing to indicate some mediocre feed on the market.

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2025

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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