Organic News & Developments

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.

Enter IOA Colouring & Drawing Competition for European Organic Day

IOA Webmaster2024-08-14T09:55:19+01:00To celebrate European Organic Day, the Irish Organic Association is organising a Colouring and Drawing Competition.

New Schemes to Support Horticulture Innovation and Diversification Launched

IOA Webmaster2024-07-25T11:32:01+01:00The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have launched two new schemes to support innovation and diversification in the horticulture sector. The deadline for receipt of completed applications under both these schemes is midnight on Friday 23rd August 2024.