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Organic Production

Welcome to the Organic Production section of the RuralNI portal.


Organic cattle on the Greenmount Organic Unit

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Organic Farming Scheme
The Organic Farming Scheme contained within the Northern Ireland Rural Development  Programme (NIRDP) 2007-2013 was launched on 4 June 2008.
The Scheme will open from 1 September to 31 October 2008.
Innovate - make the change to Organic Farming
Organic farming, by its nature, tends to lead to farmers making innovative changes to the way they farm ...
Organic sheep graze medicinal herbs[external site]
While many intensive sheep farms rely on routine drenches to control intestinal worms, at least one organic flock is finding that herbs can replace the chemical treatments.
Organic Action Plan Group (Northern Ireland)[external site]
The group published the Organic Action Plan for  Northern Ireland in May 2006.
Report and Supplementary Report from the ACOS Resarch and Development Committee[external site]
The Report abd Supplementary Report from the ACOS Research and Development Committee have been published.
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Food Directory
Where can I buy local organic food
What is Cross Compliance ?
Farming practices must be carried out to protect the environment, animal health and welfare and public health
Organic Bulletins
Latest and archive issues of the CAFRE Organic Bulletin
Greenmount Organic Unit
Organic Farming at Greenmount