Organic
General information about organic production
Organic production is not an enterprise in the normal sense, but rather a production system
Organic production is not an enterprise in the normal sense, but rather a production system
Principles of organic production
A planned approach to organic production is required. Each individual unit develops its own integrated system based on its own particular circumstances such as crops, livestock, soils, housing and so on.
A planned approach to organic production is required. Each individual unit develops its own integrated system based on its own particular circumstances such as crops, livestock, soils, housing and so on.
Converting to organic production
Converting to organic production is a major decision for any farmer or grower, often involving changes to farm structure, management and finance.
Converting to organic production is a major decision for any farmer or grower, often involving changes to farm structure, management and finance.
Organic food - the consumers' perspective
The majority of organic food is sold through major supermarket chains, though very little of this is locally produced at present.
The majority of organic food is sold through major supermarket chains, though very little of this is locally produced at present.
The market for organic products
There are increasing pressures on those involved in agriculture to produce our food in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.
There are increasing pressures on those involved in agriculture to produce our food in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.
Organic farming scheme - summary leaflet
The DARD Organic Farming Scheme offers financial aid to farmers and growers in converting to organic farming.
The DARD Organic Farming Scheme offers financial aid to farmers and growers in converting to organic farming.
Beef production
In order to produce organic beef cattle, the unit must be registered with an organic certification body and the production system adopted must meet the organic standards specified.
In order to produce organic beef cattle, the unit must be registered with an organic certification body and the production system adopted must meet the organic standards specified.
Sheep production
Common standards for organic livestock and livestock products marketed in the European Union are in place.
Common standards for organic livestock and livestock products marketed in the European Union are in place.
Dairy production
In order to produce organic milk the unit must be registered with an organic certification body and the production system adopted must meet the production standards specified.
In order to produce organic milk the unit must be registered with an organic certification body and the production system adopted must meet the production standards specified.
White clover-based swards on organic units
Benefits of grass/clover swards compared to grass swards.
Benefits of grass/clover swards compared to grass swards.
Red clover-based swards on organic units
Red clover silage swards can meet the forage requirements of an organic farm whilst improving the protein content and overall feeding value of the winter forage.
Red clover silage swards can meet the forage requirements of an organic farm whilst improving the protein content and overall feeding value of the winter forage.
Cereal production
Organic cereal production generally fits into a planned rotation on an organic farm.
Organic cereal production generally fits into a planned rotation on an organic farm.
Potato production
Organic potato production generally fits into a planned rotation on an organic farm.
Organic potato production generally fits into a planned rotation on an organic farm.
Vegetables, protected cropping, fruit
Fruit and vegetables are currently the most common organic produce available.
Fruit and vegetables are currently the most common organic produce available.
Polytunnel cropping
Protected cropping in polytunnels is an increasingly important part of organic vegetable production.
Protected cropping in polytunnels is an increasingly important part of organic vegetable production.
Green manures
Green manures are crops grown specifically for building and maintaining soil fertility and structure, though they may also have other functions.
Green manures are crops grown specifically for building and maintaining soil fertility and structure, though they may also have other functions.
Starting an organic market garden
The idea of starting an organic market garden can be appealing. However, market gardening is not just about growing crops, and there are many aspects to be considered and decisions taken prior to actually getting your hands dirty out in the field or polytunnel.
The idea of starting an organic market garden can be appealing. However, market gardening is not just about growing crops, and there are many aspects to be considered and decisions taken prior to actually getting your hands dirty out in the field or polytunnel.
Organic Farming (Conversion of Animal Housing) Scheme
Scheme provides assistance to organic and in-conversion farmers for:
Scheme provides assistance to organic and in-conversion farmers for:
- Conversion, construction or replacement of livestock accommodation including associated fixed machinery and equipment to meet organic standards;
- Storage facilities for farmyard manure;
- Storage of bedding materials.
Organic Mushroom Production
Producing organic mushrooms is somewhat different to producing organic crops and livestock, thought the basic philosophy and principles are the same.
Producing organic mushrooms is somewhat different to producing organic crops and livestock, thought the basic philosophy and principles are the same.
Poultry Production
Organic poultry production appeals to both large and small scale producers, with housing systems and feed supply being major considerations.
Organic poultry production appeals to both large and small scale producers, with housing systems and feed supply being major considerations.
Potato Cyst Nematode (eelworm) Control in Organic Ware Potato Crops
Potato Cyst Nematode control in organic potatoes requires attention to detail if infection is to be avoided.
Potato Cyst Nematode control in organic potatoes requires attention to detail if infection is to be avoided.
