Kilkenny farmers are urged to take advantage of the Organic Farming Scheme Reporter: news@kilkennypeople.ie Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture with Responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity Senator Pippa Hackett confirmed the continuation of the Organic Farming Scheme Picture: Fennell Pho '); '); Kilkenny farmers considering an application to the Organic Farming Scheme have until April 30 to do so, following the reopening of the scheme earlier this month with an additional budget of €4 million for 2021. This additional funding was confirmed by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett when she confirmed the continuation of the scheme last month.