Organic business management
Step by step to organic conversion
The organic conversion process requires important decisions and actions which, if taken and carried out carefully, and in the right order, help to ensure a smooth transition from conventional (non-organic) to organic methods of production.
The organic conversion process requires important decisions and actions which, if taken and carried out carefully, and in the right order, help to ensure a smooth transition from conventional (non-organic) to organic methods of production.
Organic Marketing
The market for organic food is expanding. Every sector is experiencing an increase in demand.
The market for organic food is expanding. Every sector is experiencing an increase in demand.
Organic Farming Scheme
The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) closed on 31 December 2006.
It is anticipated that an OFS will be a part of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
Further detail will not be available until late Spring 2007.
The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) closed on 31 December 2006.
It is anticipated that an OFS will be a part of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
Further detail will not be available until late Spring 2007.
Organic Food
The majority of organic food is sold through major supermarket chains, though very little of this is locally produced at present. Some organic producers operate box delivery schemes which deliver organic produce to your home on a weekly basis. There are also a number of farm and health food shops selling organic produce
The majority of organic food is sold through major supermarket chains, though very little of this is locally produced at present. Some organic producers operate box delivery schemes which deliver organic produce to your home on a weekly basis. There are also a number of farm and health food shops selling organic produce
Converting to Organic Production
Converting to organic production is a major decision for any farmer or grower, often involving changes to farm structure, management and finance. It is therefore important that careful consideration is given to the process of conversion, and how it is undertaken.
Converting to organic production is a major decision for any farmer or grower, often involving changes to farm structure, management and finance. It is therefore important that careful consideration is given to the process of conversion, and how it is undertaken.
Organic contacts in DARD
Greenmount Campus part of College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers prospective organic producers in Northern Ireland a package of assistance including - Business management information and advice, Education and training, Conversion planning assistance, Marketing information and advice, Organic Farming Scheme information and advice.
Greenmount Campus part of College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers prospective organic producers in Northern Ireland a package of assistance including - Business management information and advice, Education and training, Conversion planning assistance, Marketing information and advice, Organic Farming Scheme information and advice.