Organic Farming Scheme open for applications

Minister of State Pippa Hackett said she anticipates a "huge interest" among farmers to be reflected in applications to the scheme.

The Organic Farming Scheme is an agri-environment measure under the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Programme.

The Organic Farming Scheme is now open to new applicants from Thursday, October 20.

The scheme includes the higher rates announced earlier this year, and the application window is open until December 9.