Organic Farming 25 Hour Course
Gain essential skills and knowledge to meet organic standards on the 25 Hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course.
The 25-hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles course is essential for anyone interested in joining the Organic Farming Scheme.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement organic farming practices in line with European and Irish standards.
The course combines online classes with in-person farm visits for a practical learning experience.
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Outline the origin and development of the organic movement including the diversity or organic approaches and the range of certifying bodies
- Explain the principles of organic production
- Outline the procedures involved in converting from a non-organic to an organic production system
- Describe organic soil fertility practices
- Outline general standards for organic production
- Describe weed, pest and disease control in organic crops
- Plan a production programme to organic standards in accordance with conversion principles
- Complete the documentation required for conversion to an organic production system
- Describe soil amelioration techniques with organic production
- Manage a crop using organic principles
- Outline the key aspects of an organic production plan
- Assess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production including EU and national supports
How to Register
Register Here to attend an organics course
Upcoming Course Locations and Dates
Tuam
January 28th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
January 29th - Teagasc Tuam and Farm visit
February 4th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
February 5th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
February 12th - Teagasc Tuam and Farm visit
Gorey
March 4th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
March 5th - Teagasc Gorey and Farm visit
March 11th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
March 12th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
March 19th - Teagasc Gorey and Farm visit
Castlerea
May 20th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 22nd - Teagasc Castlerea and Farm visit
May 27th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 29th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 30th - Teagasc Castlerea and Farm visit
Macroom
May 20th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 22nd - Teagasc Macroom and Farm visit
May 27th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 29th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 30th - Teagasc Macroom and Farm visit
Tuam
May 20th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 22nd - Teagasc Tuam and Farm visit
May 27th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 29th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 30th - Teagasc Tuam and Farm visit
Portlaoise
May 20th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 22nd - Teagasc Portlaoise and Farm visit
May 27th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 29th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 30th - Teagasc Portlaoise and Farm visit