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Minister Hackett announces Call for Promotion of Organics in Ireland
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, today announced a public call by her department for innovative proposals to promote the multi-function benefits of organic farming in Ireland.
Minister Hackett said:
“With a doubling of numbers in the Organic Farming scheme in the last 12 months, the potential for further growth is strong and it is opportune that funding is allocated to projects that promote and explain the benefits of the organics. Organic farming places an emphasis on the consideration and application of production methods that do not damage the environment, concern for animal welfare, and the production of high-quality agricultural products, as well as working with soils. There are so many benefits for the farmer, the land, the environment and those who consume the products. This call will help promote many of these benefits.”
The call for the period 2023-2024 will be open for applications from 6 July 2023 to 4 August 2023. Submissions can be emailed to organicpolicy@agriculture.gov.ie or sent by post to Organic Policy Unit, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
The application form and technical specifications are available at this link: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/fc7c8-organic-farming/#organic-projects
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