Become a Member
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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
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
National Organic Week 2012
The dates for National Organic Week 2012 have been confirmed!
SPUDS - Sustainable Potatoes United Research Project
Our project intends to research a naturally blight resistant potato which requires no spraying .... read on....
Agrohomeopathy Workshop - Vaikunthanath das Kaviraj - National Botanic Gardens - April 26th, 27th
Internationally renowned Homeopath and author of the groundbreaking 'Homeopathy for Farm and Garden', Vaikunthanath das Kaviraj will present a two day workshop on Agrohomeopathy at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th April 2012.
Mad Hatters Tea Party - Phoenix Park - Easter Saturday April 7th - Free admission!
2012 marks the 350th anniversary of the Phoenix Park (1662-2012). As part of the celebrations for 2012, Chesterfield Avenue will be opened and to kick-start the year's events, a Mad Hatter's Street Party will take place on Easter Saturday from 12 to 4 pm. This…
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 have lost the plot!
The Organic Trust Ltd is dismayed and angered by the decision of the semi state agri-research body Teagasc to apply to plant GM potatoes in Irish soil at their facility in Carlow. Helen Scully National Co-Ordinator with the Organic Trust stated: “Our members and concerned…
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…
Organic Livestock Marts 2012
Organic Livestock Marts will be held at the following venues on the dates specified.
Organic Trust launch new standards manual!
The Organic Trust have just launched a new user-friendly organic standards manual which incorporates all of the requirements of EC organic regulations 834/2007, 889/2008 and 1235/2008 as amended. The new manual has been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food & The Marine and INAB…
Date for Diary - Teagasc National Organic Conference - September 11th 2012
Teagasc have announced that their annual conference will be held on September 11th 2012.
Course in commercial organic horticultural production
Course will be of 18 days duration and will take place on an organically certified holding in Co Clare. The holding has been organically certified since 1997.
6th European Organic Congress - Smart Change - Towards a Sustainable CAP
Copenhagen, Denmark - 17-18 April 2012 The 6th European Organic Congress in Denmark is taking place at a crucial point in time for the debate on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The Congress “Smart change - towards a sustainable CAP” addresses the policy change…
Introduction to Organic Farming Courses
Courses held over 2 consecutive weeks, 10 am to 5 pm (4 days).
Organic For Us Whole Milk Scoops Gold at the 2011 Blas na hEireann Awards
Great win for Organic For Us Range!
CAP E-LEARNING COURSE
LAUNCH OF no2gm CAMPAIGN TO KEEP IRELAND GM FREE
The no2gm campaign launched successfully in glorious sunshine in the People’s Park on UN World Food Day. The Organic Trust is a major stakeholder in this entity which has been established to ensure that Ireland remains a GM-free zone!
CAP reform - proposals lack ambition to mainstream sustainability
Organic farmers and civil society must now stay on the ball to ensure the CAP meets future challenges according to the EU Group of IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements).
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.
Introduction to Organic Horticulture - Fetac Level 5 Course - Commencing October 3rd 2011
Co Wexford Organic Centre, Cushinstown, Foulksmills, Co Wexford will run an Introductory Course in Organic Horticulture at the Co Wexford Organic Centre from Monday October 3rd 2011 - the course will take place on 5 consecutive Mondays, i.e. October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st,…
National Organic Awards 2011 - Organic Trust Certified Operators Win in All Major Award Categories!
Bord Bia reported a very significant increase in the number of companies who entered the 2011 National Organic Awards which have become an important feature in Ireland's food calendar for organic producers. The Organic Trust is delighted to congratulate Second Nature for their Happy Heart…
National Organic Week 2011 - Ireland
National Organic Week 2011 in Ireland will be held from September 12th 2011 to September 17th 2011
Organic Marts 2011
The following Organic Marts will be held in 2011.
Highbank Organic Orchards scoop major awards!!
Highbank Organic Orchards have been awarded the Bridgestone's Guide New Food Award of the year for their Organic Orchard Syrup and also the Bord Bia 2010 Best Food Innovation of the Year award - congratulations!
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…
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”.
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
- National Organic Week 2012
- SPUDS - Sustainable Potatoes United Research Project
- Agrohomeopathy Workshop - Vaikunthanath das Kaviraj - National Botanic Gardens - April 26th, 27th
- Mad Hatters Tea Party - Phoenix Park - Easter Saturday April 7th - Free admission!
- Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) now open for applications
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