New organic farming scheme launched

The opening of a new Organic Farming Scheme has been announced by Minister of State Tom Hayes during a visit to the farm of John Purcell, Good Herdsmen, an organic meat processor, in Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary.

Mr Hayes said the scheme is a key support measure that enables farmers to avail of the growing market opportunities for organic food.

“My job is to encourage farmers to avail of these opportunities and by doing so, maximise their potential income,” he said.