Organic News & Developments

DAFM Reminder on the Use of Certified Seed and Saved Seed

IOA Webmaster2024-06-19T10:46:37+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) wishes to remind organic operators that the trading or exchange of uncertified seed in any form is illegal. Organic farmers may farm save seed produced on their own holding once it is declared to the Plant Variety Development Office and the required royalty paid.

Take part in Food Waste Charter Networking Event

IOA Webmaster2024-06-26T16:14:48+01:00Food businesses may be interested in participating in a half-day event on reducing food losses and waste along the supply chain organised by the Environmental Protection Agency. The event, taking place on 27 June - 10:00-13:00 - at the Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, will bring together businesses and organisations who wish to sign up to Ireland’s Food Waste Charter.

Planting for Pollinators: Organic Gardening Workshop – 8th June

IOA Webmaster2024-06-05T12:01:00+01:00Join Seán Paul, Airfield Estate’s Craft Gardener for an Organic Gardening Workshop on Planting for Pollinators at the AirField Estate on Saturday 8th June, 10-12 noon.

IOA welcomes Tillage Group Recommendations that can support Irish organic tillage

IOA Webmaster2024-05-16T16:48:57+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published its Final Report of the Food Vision 2030 Tillage Group which sets out recommendations for advancing Ireland’s tillage sector. The report includes a recommendation to further exploit opportunities for growing our organic tillage sector.

Latest tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme Open

IOA Webmaster2024-05-20T18:30:24+01:00The latest tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme is now open until the 14th June.