Organic Farming

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Should we make all farming organic or focus on intensifying production in specific areas and rewild the rest? It’s a trade-off that pits land sparing against land sharing</p>

outdoors

Michelle McKeown: Can we feed the world and save it too?

Rather than choosing organic everywhere or intensification somewhere, many scientists now advocate for a sustainable intensification approach: combining ecological practices with modern science and technology

<p>TD Micheal Collins said he is no longer an organic farmer as his son has taken over from him, and submitted a complaint to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl over the matter. Picture: Damien Storan.</p>

politics

Collins can look for apology and retraction himself, says Ceann Comhairle

<p>A pedestrian sheltering from the blazing sun in Madrid. Data compiled by the World Meteorological Organization confirms soaring summer temperatures across much of mainland Europe. File picture: Manu Fernandez/AP</p>

ourview

Letters to the Editor: Imagine climate change as an army massed on our borders

farming

‘No one wants to be first in the parish to be the organic farmer’

farming

Farmers' desire to change vital for organics

farming

Organic 'the way forward' for food security

Hands holding a grate full of fresh vegetables

Organic farm must pay €8,000 compensation after telling HIV positive volunteer to leave

US national says he “felt humiliated and distressed by his experience as he was stranded in a foreign country, unwashed, with no money, and only soiled farm clothes to wear"

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

The Menu: Re-thinking, re-locating and re-positioning for real and refreshing food options

— and a summer picnic lunch from the English Market is such a treat

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Huge challenge to boost Irish organic farming output

Brussels has revealed ambitious plans for EU member states to use a quarter of agricultural land for organic farming by 2030 – leaving Ireland a major challenge to boost its paltry 1.6% set aside for the practice

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Special Report: Organic farmers are leading the charge to spark a green revolution

With the UN urging us to change our ways in the face of climate crisis, Joyce Fegan meets producers who say going organic isn’t just good for the environment — it’s also good for their bottom line.

Mon, 21 Oct, 2019

Oliver Moore: Organic Research Centre’s Organic Producers Conference well worth a visit

There’s a feast of information and exchange for organic farmers and growers, at the Organic Research Centre’s Organic Producers Conference, February 1-2.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Oliver Moore: Organic markets jumped in 2016

2016 has been described as both a memorable and a horrible year by many, and for many reasons.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Oliver Moore: Organic lamb with your Beaujolais?

What do Beaujolais Nouveau wine, Cadbury Creme Eggs, and Irish organic hill lamb have in common? Read on.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2016

Untreated, unpasteurised, raw milk helps with a range of health problems

Valerie O’Connor talks to Mimi Pierson and Owen Crawford about compassionate dairy farming and supplying raw, healthy milk to locals.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Oliver Moore: EU amends list of valid substances

The lists of substances which can be used in EU organic farming has been amended.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Oliver Moore: So far so good with organic conversion

Of the 870 applicants to join the Organic Farming Scheme in 2015, 220 farmers applied to rejoin. One of these was Limerick man Thomas Finucane.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Organic farms aid land biodiversity

Reports from both the EU Commission and from Birdlife International show that biodiversity is, despite all the targets, under severe pressure.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

Oliver Moore: Nitrogen holds key to good growth

Richard Hackett spoke at the IOFGA conference and AGM recently. Oliver Moore talked to him about spring growth in organic farming.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Teagasc advice: Six steps towards organic farming

Is organics an option for your farm?

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Organic Farming

Michelle McKeown: Can we feed the world and save it too?

Collins can look for apology and retraction himself, says Ceann Comhairle

Letters to the Editor: Imagine climate change as an army massed on our borders

‘No one wants to be first in the parish to be the organic farmer’

Farmers' desire to change vital for organics

Organic 'the way forward' for food security

Organic farm must pay €8,000 compensation after telling HIV positive volunteer to leave

The Menu: Re-thinking, re-locating and re-positioning for real and refreshing food options

Huge challenge to boost Irish organic farming output

Special Report: Organic farmers are leading the charge to spark a green revolution

Oliver Moore: Organic Research Centre’s Organic Producers Conference well worth a visit

Oliver Moore: Organic markets jumped in 2016

Oliver Moore: Organic lamb with your Beaujolais?

Untreated, unpasteurised, raw milk helps with a range of health problems

Oliver Moore: EU amends list of valid substances

Oliver Moore: So far so good with organic conversion

Organic farms aid land biodiversity

Oliver Moore: Nitrogen holds key to good growth

Teagasc advice: Six steps towards organic farming

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Mick Clifford

Organic Farming

Michelle McKeown: Can we feed the world and save it too?

Collins can look for apology and retraction himself, says Ceann Comhairle

Letters to the Editor: Imagine climate change as an army massed on our borders

‘No one wants to be first in the parish to be the organic farmer’

Farmers' desire to change vital for organics

Organic 'the way forward' for food security

Organic farm must pay €8,000 compensation after telling HIV positive volunteer to leave

The Menu: Re-thinking, re-locating and re-positioning for real and refreshing food options

Huge challenge to boost Irish organic farming output

Special Report: Organic farmers are leading the charge to spark a green revolution

Oliver Moore: Organic Research Centre’s Organic Producers Conference well worth a visit

Oliver Moore: Organic markets jumped in 2016

Oliver Moore: Organic lamb with your Beaujolais?

Untreated, unpasteurised, raw milk helps with a range of health problems

Oliver Moore: EU amends list of valid substances

Oliver Moore: So far so good with organic conversion

Organic farms aid land biodiversity

Oliver Moore: Nitrogen holds key to good growth

Teagasc advice: Six steps towards organic farming

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