Resources for growers

Future of Organic Seed Production in Ireland

Ann Pender, Paula Pender & Robbie Byrne

Read the full report commissioned by NOTS examining the current status, challenges and future of organic seed production in Ireland, published in October 2024.

Organic Farming Scheme Information Webinar – 22 October 2024

Presentation from the OGI webinar information session for horticultural growers on applying for the 2025 Organic Farming Scheme and related grant aid schemes, led by Mary Lynch, Organic Specialist with the Agricultural Consultants Association.

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 Irish Organic Strategy 2024-2030

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

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