Funding for project looking at potential for a new organic dairy co-op in Ireland

Ireland's Programme for Government has set a target of more than tripling the organic land area by 2027 to approximately 336,000 hectares. 

Twelve local and national proposals to promote organic production have been awarded funding of €1.1m by the Department of Agriculture.

Among the successful applicants receiving funding is the Irish Organic Milk Suppliers Co-op Society Ltd. This project will develop a business plan examining the possibilities for a newly formed, farmer-owned organic dairy co-op in Ireland.