Organic Farming Scheme
Get support for organic food production
Provided by Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine pays farmers who switch to organic farming or continue to farm organically. The scheme aims to increase the amount of organic food produced in Ireland, protect the environment and improve animal welfare.
Who is it for?
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 .
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 9 November 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.