The Irish Organic Association (IOA) secures funding for a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project
In 2017 there was an open call for applications from qualified parties in Ireland for the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), which is a funding stream run under the Rural Development Programme. It addresses problems faced by farmers and seeks to deal with these problems in a practical manner. A detailed feasibility study was designed and submitted under this very competitive process by Gillian Westbrook, IOA CEO. It was one of 12 successful projects granted funding in round one. The project is called Maximising Organic Production Systems, (MOPS) and will work collectively with 11 growers around the country to devise a comprehensive cropping plan in line with growing market demands. The MOPS project will start officially on June 1st
Read ‘Maximising Organic Product Systems’ Article
MOPS article in the Farming Independent May 22nd
On May 22nd there was a feature on MOPS in the Farming Independent exploring the background behind the EIP model in Europe and how it was adopted in Ireland. As part of the feature there was an interview on the MOPS project with Padraig Fahy from Beechlawn Farm on the importance of a project such as this to his business. To read the article please CLICK HERE
EIP Articles
EIP Article Farming Independent
September 2018 - Vincent Grace, MOPS grower on why the project is important to him CLICK HERE
September 2018 - Climate monitoring as part of the MOPS project CLICK HERE
December 2018 - MOPS Green Manure Trial Organic Matters 2018
December 2018 - MOPS Climate Article Organic Matters 2018
