low cost training for the expanding organic sector
Welcome to the website of the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS). We provide high quality, low cost training for the expanding organic sector throughout the Republic of Ireland for 2013, NOTS will be providing a range of courses throughout the country.
The NOTS training programme is available to farmers, growers, processors, food businesses, and consultants working in the organic food sector. New entrants and commercial producers interested in developing their enterprise into an organic business are also eligible.
In addition to training, we are keen to facilitate organic producers and processors into networks that can address issues and opportunities for the sector. Events such as farm walks and local group meetings will be held nationwide.
We are managed through a steering group which has representation from Western Organic Network, and organic certification bodies IOFGA and Organic Trust.
As certified members of either Organic Trust or IOFGA, NOTS will keep you informed about upcoming training courses through email and webtext, if you want to exclude yourself from this service, please inform us via text or email
There are a limited number of free places to the unemployed see http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria to check your eligibility and/or contact the Network Manager on 071 9640688
The National Organic Training Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.
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Upcoming Courses
Soil Sampling & Analysis for Horticulture (Major and Minor Nutrient and Soil Matter content)
A new course that offers growers the opportunity to take soil samples on their own farm and have the results interpreted ... more info
Organic Salad and Cut Herb Production
This course will cover all aspects of choosing, growing and managing a wide range of salad and cut herb crops.There ... more info
Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Distance Learning)
certificate in Organic Horticulture deliverd via distance learning containing 8 modules of self paced learning. ... more info
News and Events
22/01/2013
Organic Conference "Growing in a Different Climate"
The Organic Growers of Ireland and National Organic Training Skillnet are holding a conference entitled "Growing in a Different Climate" in the County Arms Hotel, Birr, Co Offaly on Wednesday the 20th February 2013 from 10am-5pm
23/07/2012
Farm Walk in Rose O'Sullivan's Farm Kinnegad Co Westmeath Tuesday 24th July 2012
National Organic Training Skillnet and Organic Growers of Ireland bring you a farm walk on Tuesday 24th July 2012 in Rose O'Sullivan's Farm Kinnegad Co Westmeath at 7pm
Contact Us
National Organic Training Skillnet
The Enterprise Centre,
Hill Road,
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071 96 40688
Fax: 071 96 40869
Email: info@nots.ie
