Resources for growers

OGI Conference – 28 November 2023

Presentations from the annual OGI Conference, held in Tullamore on Tuesday 28th November 2023.

Speakers:
Jan-Hendrik Cropp – Rotational No-Till & Mulching Systems
PDF slides: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Ashley Wheeler – Growing and adapting: Setting up an organic enterprise
Jim Cronin – A fruitful and enjoyable life! Working efficiently as a market gardener

Kitty Scully, OGI Network Coordinator
Ger Hally, Intern, OGI Work Placement Programme 2022
Brian McCarthy, Cork Rooftop Farm

Closing address: Minister Pippa Hackett

Organic Farming Scheme Information Day – 29 February 2024

Presentations from the 1-day information session for horticultural growers on the Organic Farming Scheme and related benefits.

Presentation Slides (PDF)

1. Market Gardening, Money & Family – Jim Cronin
2. The Organic Farming Scheme – Jack Nolan, DAFM
3. BISS & Area Based Schemes  – Ciara Conlon, DAFM
4. Registration as a Food Business Operator (Horticulture) – Niamh Kellaghan, DAFM
5. Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector – Sinead Mulcahy, DAFM
6. Advisory Services for Horticulture – What’s Available & Access to Advice – William Deasy, Teagasc
7. Irish Market Organic Consumer Research  – Emmet Doyle, Bord Bia.

National Strategy for Horticulture 2023-2027

DAFM strategy document for the development of the Horticulture sector in Ireland.

Eliot Coleman – Expert Essays

A series of essays by Eliot Coleman – Author of ‘The New Organic Grower‘, ‘Four-Season Harvest‘ and ‘The Winter-Harvest Manual‘.

An old-time opinion from an old organic farmer
Soil-grown vs soil-less food production
The New Truth
Without Organic, Just Regenerative Isn’t Enough
Questions for Organic Farmers to Discuss