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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
National Organic Week 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 - more details later.
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…
New Mandatory EU Organic Logo - Public On-Line Vote
The details of the public on-line vote to select the mandatory new EU organic logo were published on December 7th 2009.
2009 AGM - Organic Trust Ltd
The 2009 AGM of the Organic Trust Limited was held at the renowned BrookLodge Hotel in Macreddin Village, Co Wicklow and boasted an exceptional level of attendance.
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”.
2009 National Organic Awards Winners Announced!
Now in their third year the National Organic Awards are recognised as an important feature in the organic food and drink industry calendar which aims to recognise the achievements and raise the profile of Irish organic food and drink manufacturers. The awards are organised by…
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!
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…
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 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
National Organic Week 2010
Scheme for Capital Grant Aid 2007-2013 - Scheme Re-launched 01.01.2010
Course - Introduction to Organic Production - Pre-Requisite for entry to the Organic Farming Scheme
Organic Marts - Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim - 2010
Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) Re-opens for Applications
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