Become a Member
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Application Forms
Please find below Organic Trust application forms
- Application pack for Processers
- Application pack for Retailers
- Application pack for Primary 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 32 to 49
- Standards Amendment 50
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
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
- Course in commercial organic horticultural production
- 6th European Organic Congress - Smart Change - Towards a Sustainable CAP
- Introduction to Organic Farming Courses
- Organic For Us Whole Milk Scoops Gold at the 2011 Blas na hEireann Awards
- CAP E-LEARNING COURSE
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