Organic Farming Scheme

New EIP aims to join the dots in organic supply chain

Launched by the Minister for Agriculture on Friday, the EIP aims to retain the value for both the farmer and the consumer by bridging the disconnect in organics across the supply chain.

NEWS 28 August 2026

New EIP aims to join the dots in organic supply chain

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Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

MARTS 19 August 2026

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

SCHEMES 29 July 2026

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Bord Bia is using the opportunity of 100,000 consumers attending Bloom to showcase organic farming and organic food

NEWS 19 November 2025

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 19 November 2025

Increase in organic tillage and dairy applications

Increase in organic tillage and dairy applications

There were 44 applications from tillage farmers in the latest Organic Farming Scheme, intake while there were eight applications from dairy enterprises.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

There have been just under 270 new farmers green-lit for organic scheme funding.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Organic scheme payments on the way

Organic scheme payments on the way

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon reiterated that tillage applicants will receive priority access to the Organic Farming Scheme in 2026, as the deadline for applications approaches.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

It will remain open until Friday 12 December 2025 with tillage farmers receiving priority access.

NEWS 19 November 2025

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