Organic farmers to receive €6.8m in latest payment run

Over 85% of the farmers in the scheme are receiving payments this week.

The number of organic ewes will treble by 2026 compared to this year and the number of organic suckler cows will double.

Farmers are now receiving 2023 balancing payments under the Organic Farming Scheme.

Over 85% of the farmers in the scheme are receiving payment this week, with the amount totalling €6.8m.