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 11 February 2026

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

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Organic scheme payments on the way

Organic scheme payments on the way

NEWS 8 December 2025

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

NEWS 19 November 2025

Organic oats in demand: we have the facts, figures and farmers’ views

Organic oats in demand: we have the facts, figures and farmers’ views

Organic oats in demand: we have the facts, figures and farmers’ views

NEWS 29 October 2025

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

NEWS 28 October 2025

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Cracking the organic leakage challenge

Cracking the organic leakage challenge

The five-year OBLIG EIP project has big aims to eliminate leakage and is commencing initiatives to get more cohesion in the supply chain.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Making the switch from Charolais to Aberdeen Angus in Longford

Making the switch from Charolais to Aberdeen Angus in Longford

Adam Woods reports from a farm walk held on the farm of John O'Hanlon in Ballymahon, Co Longford.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 July 2025

Budget 2026 – what schemes are in the mix?

Budget 2026 – what schemes are in the mix?

All eyes will be on the level of national exchequer funding allocated to schemes in next week’s budget with nationally funded schemes a critical add-on to CAP funding.

SCHEMES 9 July 2025

SCEP deadline next hurdle to jump

SCEP deadline next hurdle to jump

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s special autumn breeding focus

AI BEEF BREEDING 9 July 2025

First glimpse of financial performance of organic farms

First glimpse of financial performance of organic farms

Sheep farms generated a family farm income of over €44,000 while beef finishing systems generated an income of almost €37,000.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Doubling weanling winter gain without meal

Doubling weanling winter gain without meal

Co Cork suckler farmer Kay O'Sullivan's inclusion of red clover silage in her weanlings winter diet saw them double their growth rate over the winter period on without the use of concentrates.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 July 2025

Farmer appeals penalty over poor record keeping by vets

Farmer appeals penalty over poor record keeping by vets

The error by the veterinary practice incorrectly allocated a prohibited substance to the organic farmer and was transcribed into the farmer’s records.

NEWS 9 July 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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