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.
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Growing enterprise: Justina and Liam in front of their polytunnels with twins Aaron and Emily-Anne, and dogs Sherbie and Peppa
“They thrive outdoors all year long and they aren’t heavy, so they don’t cause damage to the ground. They seemed like the perfect breed for us as they have excellent meat yields despite their small size.”
The following year, the vegetables and home-reared beef had done so well for them that they decided to produce enough to sell a small quantity.
“2014 was the first year we had anything to sell. We had linked up with a fantastic family butcher’s, Burns Meats in Grange in Co Sligo, who we had been bringing our cattle to.