Thirty-three farmers in Carlow benefit from grant aid under the organic farming scheme

At a recent Dáil Éireann Debate which took place on Thursday 14th December, Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers in County Carlow are benefitting from the organic farming scheme or other supports for the organic sector.

'We currently have a budget of €256 million under the CAP for the organic sector.'

'Organic farming in Carlow has seen significant growth over the past three years.'

'There are currently thirty-tree farmers from Carlow participating in the organic farming scheme.'

'Under TAMS II, farmers in Carlow received grant aid under the organic capital investment scheme, which provides for on-farm investments such as upgrades to agricultural buildings and machinery and facilitates the adoption and application of new technologies.'

'The organic processing investment grant scheme is also available to organic processors.'