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ORGANIC FARM

  • 01-02-2010 11:18pm
    #1
    buddylove1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭


    With REPS now finished ,and god only knows what will happen 2013.I was thinking of joining organic,€212 ha for 2 years ,€106 ha for 3 years.Also 40% grant for machinery.LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS.


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  • #2
    Ford4000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭Ford4000


    Im going to look into it myself in detail over the next few days, il be in touch, for me without reps it seems like almost the only option


  • #3
    buddylove1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭buddylove1


    I know it closes on the 15 of May.You also have to complete a 5 day course by the end of Sep.There is a reg fee that has to be payed every year .The amount depends on the size of the farm.I think €550 for 44ha farm.


  • #4
    the al kid
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭the al kid


    Buddy,
    if you are an all stock farm there are a few issues to mull over before committing to organics.
    (1) Converting your winterhousing facilities.There are minimum floor area requirements and half of that must be solid floor ie cubicles with straw bedding or sawdust OR strawbedded loose housing.The typical all slatted shed will have to be adapted/converted to allow for this

    (2)Organic farming planning must be a longterm .

    (3) Most enterprises are in demand produce wise esp milk,cereals,vegetables,beef.Lamb is not currently getting much of a premium due to seasonal overproduction ie July to November.

    (4) organic farming is a mindset that has to be fully taken on board

    Teagasc have dedicated organic advisers based in Grange,Oak Park,Athenry and one down south some where.As a first port of call I suggest you contact your nearest and arrange a visit to assess your farm and possiblly more importantly yourself.Then take it from there.
    Best of luck if you do take the plunge.

    Al


  • #5
    buddylove1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭buddylove1


    alI have arranged for an inspection in the next 2 weeks.It sound like you are in organics yourself.I would to hear from livestock farmers that are in organics and how it works fo them.I have read all the info available for organic farming ,but I think the only way to get a feel for it is to talk to farmers that are doing it.


  • #6
    the al kid
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭the al kid


    Buddy,
    spot on there-started last year.If you go to the IOFGA website you should be able to access the list of members on a county basis and pick out a few that are close to you and most will chat to you and allow you to pick their brains.

    Al


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