Organic Farming Scheme

Talk to us if you are: 

• Planning to convert to organic farming or continue farming organically 

• Producing livestock or crops to meet EU organic standards 

• Have completed an approved organic farming training course and are registered with an approved organic inspection body 

• Farming at least three hectares of land, or one hectare if you are a horticultural producer 

Here are all the terms and conditions. 

Once approved, you’ll get: 

• Annual payments based on the area of land you farm organically and the type of farming you do 

• A participation payment to help cover the cost of taking part in the scheme — €2,000 in the first year and €1,400 in later years 

This support can help you to: 

• Cover some of the costs of switching to organic farming 

• Continue using organic farming methods 

• Make your farm more environmentally friendly 

• Produce food to meet EU organic standards