Gillian IOA
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CEO of the Irish Organic Association. Organic Certification for Ireland. Agri & Food regulation & policy specific to Organic production
Ireland
Joined March 2012
Read about James O’Connell who grows organic cereals alongside finishing organic cattle. James sees real value in a mixed system for rotations & fertility mgt. Oats are sold for milling with other grain fed on-farm or purchased by other farmers #ThisisIrishOrganic #GrabtheLeaf
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On this week's episode, we meet organic farmer & entrepreneur Richard Ball, farming on the Meath/Westmeath border. The Balls have a diversified operation, including agri-tourism, organic beef boxes, & oats 🐮🌾 Listen here 👉️ https://t.co/dewrpgG5YG 🎧️
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Reminder of these two upcoming information meetings for anyone contemplating joining the Organic Farming Scheme. Starting tonight in Naas. All are welcome
The @TeagascOrganics team are hosting a series of information meetings on Growing Organically: Insights, Steps & Support. Topics to be discussed include a step-by-step guide to applying for the DAFM Organic Farming Scheme. Register here https://t.co/QuDqzGzblR
@TeagascOrganics
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#todaysvegtoday @ #ballincareyfarm
#grownherenotflownhere Why import when Ireland can produce a wide range of vegetables for at least 10 months of the year . #athy #kildare #flavoursofkildare #tasteofkildare #organic #organicvegetables
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This week on Organic Matters, we meet mixed farmers John and Fiona Curran in Co. Meath. The Currans manage a range of enterprises, including organic turkeys, tillage, beef and sheep 🐑🐮🌾🦃 Listen here 👉️ https://t.co/dewrpgFy98 🎧️ #organicmatterspodcast
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📢The Organic Farming Scheme 2026 operated by @agriculture_ie opens today 🐮🌾🥕🍀 The application deadline is 12th Dec 2025. Visit our dedicated webpage on the OFS 2026 to learn more👉 https://t.co/L4yzoepfyU
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🌱Great news for Ireland’s horticulture sector! An enhanced €8.8m programme is now open to support growers - helping boost sustainability, profitability, and value-added produce. 🌿Apply now to secure funding for your business and family. @MHealyRae 👉 https://t.co/Fv6bRSrosD
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Great exchange at Saturday's IOA farm walk on organic tillage with Paul Moorhead in Co. Meath. From diverse intercrop mixes for food & feed & soil assessments to cover crops, biological preps & much more 🍀🪱🌾 Join the next farm walk in Galway this Saturday (8th Nov)
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A wonderful afternoon in SETU Waterford with our graduating class from the Masters programme in Organic and Biological Agriculture - excellent group and professional to their core. @NatOrgSkill @DeptOfSciSETU @SETUAgriculture @IrishOrganicA @organictrust @agriculture_ie @Bordbia
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A reminder that the first of our field talks takes place tomorrow 1st Nov with Paul Moorhead in Co Meath looking at Organic Stockless Tillage🌾 Text ORGANIC followed by your name, event and email address to 51444
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Great to meet Max & the team at St Brendan's Adult Education & Care Centre in Loughrea today to deliver some wonderful heritage apple trees produced by @IrishSeedSavers & donated to the Centre by the Irish Organic Association 🌳🍎 #ThisisIrishOrganic #GrabtheLeaf
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We are delighted to announce two upcoming farm walks in early Nov as part of the Irish Organic Association Field Talk Programme 2025🐮🌾 These events are ideal for IOA members & farmers interested in converting to openly exchange farmer-to-farmer🍀 Contact Us Today to Register
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Dry cows on differed grazing. Let build over the last few months. Zero inputs. Will knock a months worth of grazing out of this area. Will be adding to the group as time goes on. Shorten the winter housing period. #organicfarming
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Poor old Lough Derg. Treat it like a bin, and it will show you what that looks like. https://t.co/4yz3KDjyf2
irishtimes.com
Lough Derg has been so reshaped by pollution that its original character is almost impossible to discern
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This week on Organic Matters, we meet Philip and Eleanor Cussen, who farm in Co. Tipperary. They blend their love for nature and Irish Cobs, with growing tillage and rearing suckler cattle🐮🌾🐴🍀 Listen here 👉 https://t.co/dewrpgG5YG 🎧️ #organicmatterspodcast #ioamember
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Great @farmfornature walk this morning with Michael & Tom Keane farming in a Special Area of Conservation at the Shannon Estuary in Limerick 🐮🐑 Fantastic to see organic farmers, like them, producing high quality organic food, alongside a passion for working with nature 🐦🦋
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Members had the opportunity to enjoy Head Chef of the @WoodlandsHouse Hotel in Adare, Donal O'Sullivan's popular Pickled Artichoke for Salads at the IOA AGM earlier this month. To read the full recipe head over to our instagram or facebook page. #ioamember #ioarecipe
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Good read with organic & biodynamic farmer John McDonnell, from Co. Meath, in the Farming Independent this month 🐑🌾 He speaks about the crop range in his rotation, managing sheep as well as his new silvopasture agroforestry system🌳 Read more 👉 https://t.co/vZY2JiLI6G
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Thurs 23 Oct - Join us for an Agroforestry & Organics Farm Walk on Paddy Sheehy’s farm, Corballis, Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 N288. See how trees can boost your farm income. Grants cover setup + annual premiums. All welcome! Supported by @agriculture_ie @ForestryServLtd
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Today, we applaud all the rural women engaged in organics in Ireland & further afield🙌 Learn more about how they are building sustainable businesses nationwide, from organic sheep & wool to organic seaweed production 👉 https://t.co/CJGYqx1ke7
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