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Vote on the cultivation of GMO’s in individual Member States

13 January 2015 By Editor

On January 13th the European Parliament voted on the issue of cultivation of GMO's in member states granting each ms the power to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMO's, A clear majority was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Policy

Organic farming becoming an attractive option as CAP negotiations continue

20 September 2012 By Editor

This week Bord Bia are promoting all things organic for National Organic Week. Organic food producers are an obvious fit with the “Origin Green” concept launched by Bord Bia in June to promote Ireland … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy, Press Releases

Teagasc application to trial GM potatoes

27 March 2012 By Editor

Teagasc submitted an application to the EPA for a licence to grow GM potatoes that have been engineered to be resistance to late blight. Full details of the Teagasc application can be downloaded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

IOA Presentation on CAP Reform

7 March 2012 By Editor

In February 2012 IOA held a series of training sessions primarily focused on the introduction of the new Organic Food and Farming Standards in Ireland. As part of the information sessions Gillian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector announced

13 January 2012 By Editor

Shane McEntee TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Horticulture, announced details of the fifth round of the Grant Aid Scheme for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Policy

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Latest News

  • NRN Women in Agriculture Series - Mount Briscoe Organic Farm 29 July 2020
  • How a European and DAFM funded project is showing tangible benefits for organic growers - IOA Column Farming Independent 29 July 2020
  • Organic Beef & Cereal Farmer, Donal Keane, Q+A with Teagasc. 18 June 2020
  • Organic farmer and IOA Board Member Fergal Byrne hosts a Q & A session with Teagasc 4 June 2020
  • Stepping up to the challenge - IOA Column in the Farming Independent 28 May 2020
  • IOA welcomes the EU Commission Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies placing organic farming at the heart of EU food policy 20 May 2020
  • Covid-19 update May 12th 12 May 2020
  • Teagasc Q & A with organic farmer Frank O’Brien 29 April 2020
  • Drumshanbo Organic Mart May 2nd 23 April 2020
  • IOA Farming Independent Article 8 April 2020

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