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IFA call for immediate reopening of Organic Farm Scheme
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IFA all for immediate reopening of Organic Farm Scheme
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April 23, 2021 11:51 am
Farmers who are considering going organic have just one more week to apply for the Organic Farming Scheme, with the closing date of 11:59pm on Friday, April 30, looming.
The Organic Farming Scheme reopened for new applications from farmers at the beginning of March and closes next Friday.
Additional funding has been allocated to allow the scheme to increase the number of farmers farming organically in Ireland this year by 30%.
Farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme could qualify for yearly payments of up to €220/ha during the conversion period and up to €170/ha when they have achieved full organic status.
gov ie - Farmers have one more week to apply to Organic Farming Scheme
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Annual submission of a BPS application is mandatory in new Organic Farming Scheme
The Scheme reopened last Monday.
Bedding materials, preferably organic, must be provided. If 50% of the floor area is bedded, up to 50% of the floor area may be slatted. File Picture.
Thu, 04 Mar, 2021 - 17:00
Stephen Cadogan
Minister of state Senator Pippa Hackett this week reopened the Organic Farming Scheme for new applications from farmers.
What is the Organic Farming Scheme?
It provides financial support to farmers, to encourage production of organic food.
How do you qualify?
n produce livestock and crop products according to EU organic standards.
n complete an approved training course.