The Organic Growers of Ireland - a representative body for Irish Organic Growers, info sharing, education, lobbying & activism.

Joined May 2012
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
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Are you a farmer that's passionate about sustainability and looking for an opportunity to win up to €10,000? The Teagasc/ @fbd_ie Environmental Sustainability Awards are back for a second year. Find out more about the awards or enter here teagasc.ie/environmentawards @TeagascSignpost
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Let's talk Commercial Market Opportunities in Organic Veg Production! NOTS is partnering with the DAFM Organic Strategy Subgroup on Horticulture to host a FREE 1-day info session in Backweston, Celbridge, Co Kildare. More info here: nots.ie/events/organic-veg-p…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Today, payments totalling €32.4 million have commenced issuing to farmers under the Tillage and Horticulture Support scheme. Payment of €100 per hectare will be made on tillage and horticulture crops that were declared on 2024 BISS applications. 👉gov.ie/en/press-release/9897…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
🌱#EUOrganic awards 2025 are on! 🏆Apply now! All the categories: 🌱Best organic farmer (m/f) 🌱Best organic region/biodistrict 🌱Best organic city 🌱Best organic food processing SME 🌱Best organic food retailer 🌱Best organic restaurant/food service 👉europa.eu/!4jw743
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Thomas O'Connor of Manna Farm runs a mixed organic farm of 25 acres on the Dingle Peninsula. He has used trees and the principles of agroforestry to create microclimates to grow a range of produce that is sold in his @MannaOrgncStore. Excellent insights. youtu.be/h84LUwnIs4U?si=N8XQ…

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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
€3 million call for proposals for the further promotion and development of the organic sector has been announced. Maximum funding per project is €150,000 per annum. Closing date is 7th March. 👉gov.ie/en/press-release/ca53…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Major conference announced for organic vegetable sector. Unique opportunity for anyone interested in diversifying their holding to engage with leading sectoral experts and learn about new market opportunities. Read more here: capnetworkireland.eu/major-c… #capnetworkireland
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OGI Internship in Organic Horticulture now open. Build your career in organic horticulture with this innovative paid internship & training programme. Apply now on our website. #organic #internship @agriculture_ie
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Applications for our 2025 Internship in Organic Horticulture programme open 9th January 2025. Find out more & apply on our website: organicgrowersireland.ie/int…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
The Organic Farming Scheme and the Organic Processing Investment Grant will close to applications tomorrow 29th of November. Learn about both here: capnetworkireland.eu/organic… #capnetworkire #irishorganic
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Captive audience @OrgGrowersIre conference in beautiful Kilruddery Gardens today. Excellent speakers including Alice Rixon, John McCormick of Helen's Bay Organics and Ben Raskin on Silvohorticulture 👏 @agriculture_ie @SETUHort @Bordbia @IrishOrganicA @organictrust @DeptOfSciSETU
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
A €17.5M fund has been announced for EIP projects aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. This call is a great opportunity to try out new ideas for advancing environmental sustainability on Irish farms. 👉gov.ie/en/press-release/845e…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
The 2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the development of the commercial horticulture sector is now open for applications. The scheme is intended to assist in the development of the sector including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised equipment.
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Applications for the Organic Farming Scheme are OPEN until Friday 29th November! For more information and to apply, please visit: organictrust.ie/ofs #irishfarming #irishfarmer #irishfarm
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Understand what you need to know about the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) and Organic Capital Investment Scheme (OCIS) as well as the different steps in the conversion process go to: 👉irishorganicassociation.ie/f… Full terms and conditions for the OFS 2025: gov.ie/pdf/?file=assets.gov.…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
Delighted today to re-open the Organic Farming Scheme for a 5th consecutive year. Organics continues to grow among farmers & consumers. Processors play a significant role, and an increased allocation of €3.5m is available for Organic Processors too. 📝 tinyurl.com/57s5j3ev
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Tickets for our annual OGI Conference are now on sale! This year's conference takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Killruddery House with headline speakers Ben Raskin, Soil Association and John Mc Cormick, Helen's Bay Organic & more soon. 👉nots.ie/events/ogi-conferenc…
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Organic Growers of Ireland retweeted
We are hosting a free information webinar on the recent call for proposals to optimise short food supply chains. This is a great opportunity for food producers with ideas to advance sustainability and efficiency of supply chains in Ireland. Register Now👉register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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We're delighted to announce that our Annual Conference will take place on 26th November at Killruddery House. A must for growers & all interested in #organichorticulture #organicfarming #organicireland #organicfood. Save the date. More info coming soon.
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