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 2010-2011, 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 Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Upcoming Courses
Livestock - Grassland & Soil Management
One day course to enable farmers to increase grassland production for fodder and thereby reduce reliance on external feed inputs. ... more info
Conversion to Organic Farming
The one day course will provide participants an introduction to what is involved in converting a livestock / cereal farm from conventional ... more info
Introduction to Organic Cereal Growing
The course will provide an overview of what is involved in organic cereal production, the first half of the day ... more info
News and Events
09/03/2010
Comunity Supported Agriculture Seminar
The National Organic Training Skillnet are holding a 1 day seminar on Community Supported Agriculture in Tullamore Co Ofally on the 23rd of March. Cost incl lunch is €30. teh event is a seminar with contributions from CSA practioneers from scotland and Irelabd will feature discussion and workshops on how to set up an CSA and what works and what doesnt. event will start at 10 am and finish at 4pm
04/09/2009
Organic Week Events
Leitrim Organic Farmers Co Op organising 2 organic week events.
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