April 23, 2021 11:51 am Farmers who are considering going organic have just one more week to apply for the Organic Farming Scheme, with the closing date of 11:59pm on Friday, April 30, looming. The Organic Farming Scheme reopened for new applications from farmers at the beginning of March and closes next Friday. Additional funding has been allocated to allow the scheme to increase the number of farmers farming organically in Ireland this year by 30%. Farmers entering the Organic Farming Scheme could qualify for yearly payments of up to €220/ha during the conversion period and up to €170/ha when they have achieved full organic status.