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.
As certified members of either Oragnic Trust, IOFGA, NOTS will keep you informed about upcoming training course through email and webtext, if you want to exclude yourself from this service, please inform us via text or email
Upcoming Courses
Homeopathy for Animals
A one day introduction to basic remedies and how to select and apply them. The tutor is an experienced veterinary ... more info
Organic Egg Production
A practical course designed for those wishing to start or expand small-scale egg production. It is run on an organic ... 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
01/06/2010
Rush Cutting Demo in Co Leitrim
The National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) in co-operation with the Rural Enterprise Skillnet is organising a rush cutting demonstration on a hill farm in North Leitrim on the 17th June 2010 from 7-9pm
25/05/2010
Organic Farmer Woos the Dragons
Recently Kate Carmody of Beal Organic Cheese Ltd had her cheese on the tasting platter looking for an investment of €50,000 from a Dragon she felt she could work with.
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