Become a Member
Learn how to achieve certification status and become a member of the organic trust.Click Here.
Application Forms
Please find below Organic Trust application forms
- Application form for Processers
- Application form for Retailers
- Application form for Producers
Grant Schemes
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Please find below application forms for current grant schemes available
- Organic Farming Scheme - Application Form
- Organic Farming Scheme - Terms and Conditions
- Organic Farming Scheme - Business Plan Template
- Organic Farming Scheme - Annual Declaration
- Off farm grant notes
- Off farm grant application
- On farm grant notes
- On farm application
Standards Manual
Standards Manual and up to date Standards Amendments can be downloaded below.
- Standards manual
- Standards Amendments Register
- Third Country Imports - Annexes
Feed and Seed Rules
Please find below the seeds / feeds forms
- Seed derogation
- Seed rules
- Feed derogation
You can get information about seeds suppliers and availability here.
News & Events
Farm Walks 2013 - Organic Demonstration Farms
We are delighted to announce that the schedule for the 2013 Organic Demonstration Farm Walks has now been published.
EURO-TOQUE ACCOLADES FOR ORGANIC TRUST PRODUCERS
Organic Trust Members Pat Lalor of Kilbeggan Organic Foods and Mary Regan of Regan Organic Produce both won awards for the excellent quality of the organic produce they have brought to the market.
Organic Trust seeks Government commitment to organic sector and green public procurement
At a gathering of Organic Producers, Organic Certification Bodies and lobby groups from all over the EU (see picture) held in Dublin this week by the IFOAM EU Group (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) in partnership with Organic Trust Ltd and IOFGA, Gavin Lynch…
Minister Simon Coveney Re-Opens 2013 Organic Farming Scheme
The Organic Trust are delighted to report that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Organic Farming Scheme.
AEOS Contracts to be Honoured by Department of Agriculture
Organic Trust welcomes the decision by the Department of Agriculture to honour the contracts of all organic farmers who had applied for area based measures of the AEOS scheme in 2010. This decision has come about on foot of representations made by Organic Trust on…
Public Consultation - Review of the European policy on organic agriculture
A public consultation process has been organised by the EU Commission to obtain opinions from EU citizens on all aspects of organic production. All citizens, organisations and public authorities who are concerned by a review of the European policy on organic agriculture are welcome to…
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION - WEEKEND COURSE FOR POTENTIAL NEW ORGANIC PRODUCERS - APRIL 2013
Intensive 25 hour FETAC Level 5 - WEEKEND COURSE - (FRIDAY PM AND SATURDAYS). Attendance will qualify attendees to apply for payments under the Organic Farming Scheme.
Courses - Introduction to Organic Production - 2013
The introductory course in organic production which must be completed by new entrants to the organic sector will be held at the following venues on the dates specified. The course fee is €220 per participant and this fee includes the cost of production of the…
When Values are sacrificed for “value”
Once again a burgeoning food industry finds itself in a state of shock at yet another food scandal. In the aftermath we have the same old politics of blame and denial with consumer groups pointing the finger and the retailers and processors apportioning blame and…
Organic Marts 2013
The following Organic Marts have been scheduled for 2013.
2013 Organic Producers Conference - Organic Research Centre UK - Lakeside Centre, Aston University,
Making producer-led innovation a reality - ORC’s annual Organic Producers’ Conference is the event where organic and other producers interested in ecological approaches to sustainable food production come together with researchers and advisers to share ideas on making agriculture perform better, for businesses and society.…
Appointment of Gavin Lynch as PR & Development Officer for Organic Trust Limited
At the 2012 AGM, the Organic Trust officially announced the appointment of Wicklow farmer Gavin Lynch to the position of PR & Development Officer for the organisation!
Organic Trust 2012 AGM & Conference Resounding Success!
The 2012 AGM & Conference of the Organic Trust which was held in the peaceful & balmy surroundings of the Camphill Community Organic Farm at Grangebeg, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, reported record attendance levels! The excellent facilities provided in ‘Colmcille’ – the Grangebeg Community Hall –…
EPA Decision to Grant Licence to Teagasc to Trial GM Potatoes in Ireland Carries Grave Ramifications
Organic Trust Limited are deeply disappointed by the EPA's decision to grant Teagasc a licence to trial GM potatoes in Oakpark, Co. Carlow.
2012 National Organic Awards
The 2012 National Organic Awards are now receiving applications and the closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13th August. Information and applications can be downloaded from the Bord Bia website.
SPUDS - Sustainable Potatoes United Research Project
Our project intends to research a naturally blight resistant potato which requires no spraying .... read on....
Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) now open for applications
Farmers who wish to convert to organic production will be very heartened to learn that the Organic Farming Scheme has re-opened to new entrants to organic conversion from March 7th 2012. In addition, organic producers whose REPS 3 contracts have expired are also eligible to…
TEAGASC IRRESPONSIBLE PROPOSAL TO TRIAL GM POTATOES THREATENS IRISH FOOD INDUSTRY
In response to the recent application by Teagasc to plant GM potatoes in Irish fields, no2gm are calling all people and organisations involved in the Irish food industry to cease co-operation with Teagasc until they abandon this trial. No2gm also calls on the Irish government…
Introduction to Organic Farming Courses
Courses held over 2 consecutive weeks, 10 am to 5 pm (4 days).
CAP E-LEARNING COURSE
Áras Kitchen Garden Organically Certified by Organic Trust Ltd
In an unprecedented step President Mary McAleese has overseen the conversion to organic of the kitchen gardens at Áras an UachtaráIn, making the gardens the first and only gardens managed by the OPW in Ireland to be converted to organic production.
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…
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”.
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.
Latest News / Events
- Farm Walks 2013 - Organic Demonstration Farms
- EURO-TOQUE ACCOLADES FOR ORGANIC TRUST PRODUCERS
- Organic Trust seeks Government commitment to organic sector and green public procurement
- Minister Simon Coveney Re-Opens 2013 Organic Farming Scheme
- AEOS Contracts to be Honoured by Department of Agriculture
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