Ten projects have been awarded total funding of almost €1 million per year from 2025 to 2027 to promote organic production in Ireland. This funding is in line with the European Organic Action Plan and Ireland’s National Organic Strategy 2024-2030 and will help to meet the objectives of the Irish National Organic Strategy.
In total, 35 applications were received following the open call for projects to promote organic production in Ireland earlier in 2025. Unsuccessful, applicants are encouraged to take time to view the National Enterprise hub, here. This is the single source for all government supports for business, including those in the agri sector.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon said at the announcment: “I am particularly pleased that two projects from the horticultural sector were successful. Earlier this year, my Department hosted a conference highlighting the opportunities in organic horticulture. These two successful projects, from the Organic Growers of Ireland, will support the growth and development of the organic horticulture sector in Ireland. I want to wish all applicants well with their projects, and I look forward to seeing them have a real impact on the continued growth of the organic sector in Ireland.”
The successful projects were:
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS): The Organic Academy
The Organic Academy is a dedicated upskilling initiative that will provide specialised, business-focused training, technical expertise, and market development support to Ireland’s organic sector. It will upskill farmers, processors, and advisors, enhance value-added production, improve supply chain logistics, and drive market expansion.
Awarded €150,000 per year over 3 years (2025 -2027)
Limerick & Tipperary Organic Farmers: Farmer to Farmer Learning through Farm Walks & other events 2025
Plan 1. Organise 8 events each year, demonstrating best practice on Grassland Management, Environmental, Organic Cereal & Innovations, Animal Welfare, Soil Fertility & Biology, and Housing & Finishing Organic Livestock, in conjunction with Industry Experts.
Plan 2. Support a network of discussion groups , new farmers and young farmers to promote Organics & mentor them in early stages of development.
Awarded €15,000 per year over 3 years (2025 -2027)
Bord Bia: Autumn More-ganic Campaign
Bord Bia proposes to deliver an Autumn More-ganic campaign to compliment and maximise the annual More-ganic Spring campaign. According to research and marketing experts and working with industry, it is essential that the More-ganic campaign runs twice a year with two large bursts to deliver a positive impact on organic shopper behaviour.
Awarded €150,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Bord Bia: Organic Show Garden at Bloom
Bord Bia will use Bloom to promote organic horticulture and the wider organic sector. Funding will support a show garden to engage consumers with Ireland’s organic sector. The show garden will be open to over 100,000 Bloom visitors and promoted to 88% of the Irish population familiar with the event.
Awarded €50,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Whitethorn Productions Ltd: Organic Isle
Organic Isle is an eight-part high end TV series spread across two series to be broadcast in 2026 and 2027 focusing on inspirational organic producers and rural entrepreneurs through key events in their seasonal year. The project looks at organic production and organic producers in the Irish context and demystifies the processes involved in order to celebrate the practice, the producers and the produce.
Awarded €128,587 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Talamh Beo: Pathways to Organic Short Food Supply Chains – Guidance & Mentoring for Producers
Talamh Beo sought funding to support organic producers in navigating short distribution channels through three initiatives: a producers guide to navigating Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC), a Mentoring Pilot Program pairing new entrants with experienced mentors, and a Case Study Report on successful producers.
Awarded €13,500 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Organic Livestock Information Roadshow: Information Roadshow to Co-ordinate Organic Livestock supplies
An annual series of events to share practical information on farming organically, opportunities to sell animals within the organic supply chain and demand for organic beef and sheepmeat. They will focus on connecting farmers with other farmers and providing clarity on organic market outlets to help address the leakage challenge.
Awarded €12,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Organic Growers of Ireland: Strengthening Skills and Innovation in Irish Organic Horticulture
This project will strengthen skills and build capacity in organic horticulture by implementing targeted programmes to develop a skilled workforce and fostering innovation to meet the sector’s evolving needs, through internship opportunities, training and education partnerships, farmer-led knowledge exchange, and exploration of enhanced market opportunities at local and regional level.
Awarded €120,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Organic Growers of Ireland: Supporting the development of the Organic Horticulture sector in Ireland through coordination and collaboration
This project aims to strengthen the Irish organic horticulture sector by establishing two key roles dedicated to driving its development. These roles will address critical gaps, provide essential support, coordination and collaboration to ensure that producers can fully capitalize on the opportunities for import substitution presented by the National Organic Strategy.
Awarded €130,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
Irish Organic Milk Suppliers Co-op: Scaling Irish Organic Dairy – Strengthening Processing, Markets & Farmer Viability
A three-year initiative to support organic dairy farmers through fair pricing, supply chain security, and market expansion. This project will drive conversion, improve retention, and position organic dairy as a key part of Ireland’s sustainable agricultural transition.
Awarded €150,000 per year over 3 years (2025 – 2027)
To learn more about the CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 and how it can help organic producers, click here.
