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 2012, 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. NOTS 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.
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
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Upcoming Courses
Orchard Establishment
1 day training course on Orchard establishment covers planning an orchard, soil types, aspect, variety selection, planting. ... more info
Organic Cereal Production
The course will provide an overview of what is involved in organic cereal production, the first half of the day ... more info
Organic Sheep Production
This training day will focus on selecting the most suitable breeds of sheep for organic production and discuss disease , parasite controls ... more info
News and Events
24/01/2012
CSA Training Conference Fri 17th-Sun 19th February in Cloughjordan,Co Tipperary
The All-Ireland Community Supported Agriculture Conference will take place on Fri 17th Sat 18th and Sun 19th February 2012 in Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary and is being funded by the National Organic Training Skillnet
05/01/2012
Horse Logging Event
Horse Logging demonstration in North Tipperary
Thursday, 12th January 2012: 1pm – 4pm
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