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Please find below Organic Trust application forms
Application pack for Primary Producers
farmer_grower_app.pdf (298kb)
Application pack for Processers
processor_distributor_app.pdf (276kb)
Application pack for Retailers
retailer_initial_application.pdf (206kb)
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
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 Open Day - Johnstown Castle Wexford - Organic Beef Production - Thursday July 24th 2008
Organic Open Day - Johnstown Castle Wexford - Thursday July 24th 2008 at 2 pm
Achieving high quality and high profit in organic beef production is the theme of the Farm Walk on July 24th 2008 at the Teagasc Environmental Research Centre at…
2008 Open Days/Farm Walks - Official Organic Demonstration Farms
Current and potential organic producers can obtain first-hand information at the official Organic Demonstration Farm Open Days/Farm Walks in 2008. The Organic Trust have published the full listing of dates and venues on our ‘Applications’ page - simply download the 2008 schedule and earmark those…
Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday August 10th 2008
The Tullamore Show is a cultural event that suits all tastes and offers something to everybody, regardless of age.
Enjoy the exhibits, savour the showings, crave the carriage driving, delight in the dancing or simply be in awe of the atmosphere.
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Green Fair - Energy & Eco-Build Show - August 30th and 31st 2008
Companies involved in the supply of energy saving products, renewable and alternative energy systems, insulation, bio-fuels, timber frame homes, environmentally friendly products, energy saving buildingsystems and so forth will be featured at this Show.
National Organic Conference - Thursday September 4th 2008 - Waterford
National Organic Food Conference 2008
Maximising Ireland’s Potential
Thursday 4th September 2008
Waterford Institute of Technology
Bord Bia, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (DAFF), will host the National Organic Food Conference (NOFC)…
Terra Madre Ireland 2008 Food Conference - Friday September 5th 2008
Welcome to Terra Madre Ireland 2008 Food Conference
A Sustainable Future for the Irish Food Industry
Tourism & Leisure Building, WIT, Waterford, Friday 5th September (Morning Workshops)
An important conference for all those involved in the Irish food…
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.
Rude Health 2008 - September 6th - 7th 2008
This, finally, is a health exhibition with attitude. Formerly “Your Health Show” – but now bigger and earlier in the year – Rude Health at the RDS is one close-packed weekend of products, seminars, information, workshops – and fun.
The Organic Trust will…
National Organic Week 2008 - 15th to 21st September 2008
This year at the request of the Irish Organic Certification Bodies, National Organic Week will be held on the earlier dates of September 15th to 21st 2008.
The reasons for requesting an earlier date were threefold:
Firstly the availability of…
National Ploughing Championships - September 23rd - 25th 2008
The National Ploughing Championships are due to be held at Farmley, Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny from September 23rd to 25th 2008.
The National Ploughing Championships is Ireland ‘s largest agricultural exhibition and one of Europe ‘s primary agricultural events
National Organic Food Awards - To be announced at SHOP in the RDS Simmonscourt on September 29th 2008
The National Organic Food Awards will be announced at the SHOP exhibition in the RDS Simmonscourt on September 29th 2008.
The Future is Local - October 25th, 26th, 27th - Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
Celebration of choices for healthy, eco-friendly and sustainable living in the North-Western region.
Organic Trust 2008 AGM
The Organic Trust are delighted to announce that their 2008 AGM will be held at the renowned Brooklodge Hotel in Macreddin Village, Aughrim, Co Wicklow on Sunday November 2nd 2008
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.
The 2007 Bord Bia Organic Food Awards
The Bord Bia Organic Food Awards winners were announced at the SHOP exhibition held in RDS Simmonscourt on Sunday September 2nd 2007.
Latest News / Events
Organic Trust announce the opening of Ireland’s first dedicated Organic Supermarket!
Organic Open Day - Johnstown Castle Wexford - Organic Beef Production - Thursday July 24th 2008
2008 Open Days/Farm Walks - Official Organic Demonstration Farms
Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show - Sunday August 10th 2008
Green Fair - Energy & Eco-Build Show - August 30th and 31st 2008