Learn how to achieve certification status and become a member of the organic trust.Click Here.
Please find below Organic Trust application forms
Application pack for Processers
Application pack for Retailers
Application pack for Primary Producers
Grant schemes available
Organic Farming Scheme - Application Form
Organic Farming Scheme - Terms and Conditions
Organic Farming Scheme - Business Plan Template
Standards Manual and up to date Standards Amendments can be downloaded below.
Please find below the seeds / feeds forms
You can get information about seeds suppliers and availability here.
News & Events
Conference - Challenges and Opportunities for Organic Producers - September 16th 2010 - Birr
Full day conference at County Arms Hotel, Birr, Co Offaly on Thursday September 16th 2010. Conference fee is Euro 60 which includes an organic lunch.
National Organic Week 2010 - 13th to 19th September 2010
National Organic Week will take place from September 13th 2010 to September 19th 2010. Many events will take place during this week including the Teagasc National Organic Conference which will be held on Thursday September 16th 2010 at the County Arms Hotel in Birr, Co…
2010 National Organic Awards
The closing date for the 2010 National Organic Awards is August 23rd 2010. We are reminding everyone to submit their entries by this date to be in with a chance to win!
Demonstration Farm Open Days 2010
A nationwide series of national organic farming open days will take place in the coming months. Each open day is being held on an officially designated Organic Demonstration Farms which incorporate a wide range of organic enterprises.
Organic Trust Limited - 2010 AGM
The Organic Trust are delighted to announce that the 2010 AGM will take place on Sunday November 7th 2010 at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork.
Tullamore Show - Sunday August 8th 2010
The Tullamore 2010 Show will take place on Sunday, 8th August on the Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
National and European Ploughing Championships 2010
The National and European Ploughing Championships will take place from September 21st 2010 to September 23rd 2010 at Cardenton, Athy, Co Kildare.
Organic Cattle and Sheep Sale - Birr, Co Offaly - Saturday October 30th 2010
A dedicated organic mart will take place at Birr Mart on Saturday October 30th 2010 commencing at 12 noon.
New EU Logo for Organic Products
With effect from July 1st 2010, the new EU ‘Euro-Leaf’ logo for organic products will be introduced throughout the European Union. The use of the organic logo of the EU will be mandatory for all pre-packaged organic products that have been produced in any EU…
Scheme for Capital Grant Aid 2007-2013 - Scheme Re-launched 01.01.2010
Operators who are currently registered with the Organic Trust Ltd (either at in-conversion or organic status) can make application for payment under the re-launched Capital Grants Scheme operated by the Organic Unit of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Scheme was re-opened for…
Course - Introduction to Organic Production - Pre-Requisite for entry to the Organic Farming Scheme
The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) was re-launched on 01.01.2010. This scheme provides payments for operators who wish to convert their holding to organic production and also to existing organic operators who have completed their REPS 3 contract. For new entrants to organic farming, two new…
Organic Marts - Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim - 2010
Organic Marts will be held on the following dates in Drumshanbo in 2010.
Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) Re-opens for Applications
Farmers and growers who wish to convert to organic production can avail of payments under the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS). The scheme is also open to organically certified operators whose REPS 3 contracts are fully completed or organic operators in REPS 4 who have not…
Courses in Organic Horticulture - Co Wexford Organic Centre
Domestic Organic Gardening - Organic Food Crop Production - Organic Horticulture Fetac Level 5 - Excellent courses.
Promotional Materials Available to Organic Sector from European Commission
In 2008, the European Commission launched a promotional campaign for organic farming and production titled “Organic Farming. Good for nature, good for you”.
Announcing the launch of Ireland’s largest online organic store!!
The Organic Supermarket, 2C Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin have just launched their on-line store!
Student Placements - Calling all organic producers!
The Organic Trust have been asked to ascertain if any of our members who hold full organic status would be interested in being involved in facilitating student placements on their holdings. The students will come from a variety of educational institutions including UCD and those…
Organic produce ‘better for you’
Interesting article on the bbc website about the results of a four year study conducted by Newcastle University.
Eat your words, all who scoff at organic food
The Sunday Times have a front page article about the comparison between conventional and organic produce.
Latest News / Events
Conference - Challenges and Opportunities for Organic Producers - September 16th 2010 - Birr
National Organic Week 2010 - 13th to 19th September 2010
2010 National Organic Awards
Demonstration Farm Open Days 2010
Organic Trust Limited - 2010 AGM
News Archives
