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Please find below Organic Trust application forms
Application pack for Primary Producers
farmer_grower_app.pdf (1.2Mb)
Application pack for Processers
processor_distributor_app.pdf (1.2Mb)
Application pack for Retailers
retailer_initial_application.pdf (813kb)
Grant schemes available
organic_aid_scheme_reps4.pdf (2.5Mb)
on_farm_application.pdf (490kb)
on_farm_grant_notes.pdf (484kb)
off_farm_grant_application.pdf (459kb)
off_farm_grant_notes.pdf (444kb)
Please find below the seeds / feeds forms
Download the Feed Derogation Form
feed_derogation.pdf (1.1Mb)
Download the Seed Rules
seed_rules.pdf (1.2Mb)
Download the Seed Derogation Form
seed_derogation.pdf (704kb)
You can get information about seeds suppliers and availability here.
News & Events
Tom Wagner - Renowned Plant Breeder - coming to Ireland!
Brown Envelope Seeds, Ardagh, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co Cork are very excited to announce that Tom Wagner - renowned plant breeder - is coming to Ireland from October 17th to 18th 2009 (tentative dates - to be confirmed) to hold a two day workshop on…
Organic Mart for Cattle and Sheep - Birr - October 17th 2009.
An Organic Mart will be held in Birr Livestock Mart for cattle and sheep on Saturday October 17th 2009.
2009 Organic Demonstration Farm Open Days
The dates of the 2009 Organic Demonstration Farm Open Days have now been agreed. Anyone who is considering conversion to organic production is encouraged to attend some of the Organic Demonstration Farm Open Days ............. read on
National Organic Week - Ireland - 2009
The dates for the 2009 National Organic Week have just been announced! National Organic Week in Ireland in 2009 will take place from September 14th to September 20th 2009 inclusive. Start planning your events and promotions now so that you can fully avail of this…
EU Organic Logo Competition - Calling all Art & Design Students in Ireland!!!
The EU Commission as part of their review of Organic Standards has decided that a single EU Logo for all pre packed organic food would be of benefit to the organic sector as a whole.
On-Line Course - An Introduction to Organic Farming
A new FETAC accredited on-line course titled ‘An Introduction to Organic Farming’ is currently being developed by Teagasc.
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!
Open Day and Farm Walk Sunday May 31st 2009 at 3 pm
We are having an Open Day and Farm Walk at Brown Envelope Seeds, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co Cork on Sunday May 31st 2009 at 3 pm.
Soil Association Organic Food Awards 2009 - Closing date 29.05.2009
The Soil Association are running their popular SA Organic Food Awards in 2009 in association with their media partner The Times and their sponsor Highland Spring. These awards represent a great opportunity for organic producers to showcase the best of organic food and drink to…
New Regulations Governing the Organic Sector
All Organic Trust members have been advised that changes to the legislation governing organic production came into effect on 01.01.2009.
In this regard, (EEC) Regulation 2092/91 was replaced by Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 and these latter regulations now…
Organically Certified Beef and Pork free from Dioxin contamination
Organically Certified Beef and Pork continue to uphold their reputation for safety, transparency and trust
Thinking of going organic? Like to know how?
Organic Production Courses (25 hours) - FETAC accredited - are being held in Ennis, Athy and Newcastlewest in November 2008.
The 2008 Bord Bia Organic Food Awards
The Bord Bia Organic Food Awards winners were announced at the SHOP exhibition held in RDS Simmonscourt in September 2008.
Bord Bia - National Organic Food Conference - 2008 - Presentations
The National Organic Food Conference which took place on September 4th 2008 in Waterford featured a range of excellent speakers and presentations.
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…
Allocation of Additional Milk Quota to Organic Milk Producers
Mr Trevor Sargent TD, Minister for Food and Horticulture, recently announced a new scheme for the Allocation of Additional Milk Quota toOrganic Milk Producers.
Organic Trust announce the opening of Ireland’s first dedicated Organic Supermarket!
The Organic Trust are delighted to announce the opening of Ireland’s first organically certified dedicated Organic Supermarket.
Organic Trust launch Ireland’s first organic standards for health and organic beauty products
In yet another ‘first’, the Organic Trust are delighted to announce the launch of Ireland’s first organic health and organic beauty products standards.
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
Tom Wagner - Renowned Plant Breeder - coming to Ireland!
Organic Mart for Cattle and Sheep - Birr - October 17th 2009.
2009 Organic Demonstration Farm Open Days
National Organic Week - Ireland - 2009
EU Organic Logo Competition - Calling all Art & Design Students in Ireland!!!
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