Organic News & Developments

Applications for the Organic Farming Scheme 2025 Open

IOA Webmaster2024-11-26T09:53:39+00:00

The Organic Farming Scheme 2025, operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is ...

New Irish Organic Strategy shows continued commitment to the sector

IOA Webmaster2024-09-26T17:06:10+01:00A new Organic Strategy for Ireland to 2030 was launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 this week.

DAFM funding call for projects to optimise short food supply chains

IOA Webmaster2024-10-08T14:36:04+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced an open call for stakeholder projects designed to further stimulate the development of short food supply chains. Successful applicants have the opportunity to secure project funding up to €150,000 for different initiatives across five different themes.further stimulate

IOA Congratulates National Organic Award Finalists

IOA Webmaster2024-09-19T17:48:54+01:00The Bord Bia National Organic Award finalists for 2024 have been announced across a range of different categories from Best Irish Organic Product to Direct to Consumer Excellence Award. The Irish Organic Association congratulates all the organic food businesses that have been shortlisted and wishes them the very best in their respective categories. The final winners will be revealed at a special ceremony on the 17th October 2024 in Dublin.

Participate in Farmer Knowledge and Communication Needs Survey

IOA Webmaster2024-08-29T11:54:23+01:00Farmers are being encouraged to participate in a national survey designed to better understand the current needs of farmers about how they currently source knowledge and information.