The Teagasc Organics time will host a webinar on Thursday, November 27 at 7.30pm, focusing on the recently re-opened Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).
On November 19, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD announced the opening of the OFS.
“Huge opportunities exist for organic farmers to grow arable crops to meet the demand for organic livestock feed and food grade oats,” Minister Heydon said, which is why this re-opening is focused on organic tillage production.
To coincide with this launch, the Teagasc Organics team will host its Let’s Talk Webinar on Thursday, November 27. Topics to be discussed include steps to organic conversion and the Organic Farming Scheme, along with Organic Farming Scheme scoring and case studies.
To register for the Let’s Talk Organic Scheme webinar on the Organic Farming Scheme, click here.
Information meetings
Along with the webinar, the Teagasc Organics team will host a series of information meetings in December on ‘Growing Organically: Insights, Steps & Support. For farmers considering applying to the newly reopened scheme, these events will discuss farmers’ experiences and steps to converting to organic farming.
- Topics to be discussed at these meetings include:
- An overview of the organic sector in Ireland
- A panel conversation with organic farmers and growers
- A step-by-step guide to applying for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Organic Farming Scheme
- Information stands with the Organic Certification Bodies
When and where?
- Tuesday, 2nd December, 7pm, Kildare
- The Keadeen Hotel, Curragh Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Eircode: W12 T925.
- Wednesday, 3rd December, 7pm, Tipperary
- Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E91 X0N7.