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25 Hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course
A 25 hour QQI Level 5 ‘Organic Farming Principles’ course must be completed before acceptance into the Organic Farming Scheme.
On completion of the course, participants will be proficient in:
- Interpretation of organic standards
- The principles of organic production
- Assessing economic viability and market opportunities
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Upcoming Organic Training Courses
Castlerea | Macroom | Tuam | Manorhamilton
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25 hour Level 5 QQI Organic Farming Principles Course
This course will equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence to apply organic farming principles to the production of organic produce, to meet market requirements and approved organic standards in compliance with European Union (EU) and Irish legislation.
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
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
Manorhamilton
May 20th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 21st- Teagasc Manorhamilton and Farm visit
May 27th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
May 29th - Zoom 10am to 1pm
June 3rd - Teagasc Manorhamilton and Farm visit
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Express an interest in an Organic Farming Principles Course
Please fill in the form below if you wish to be placed on a waiting list for future Organic Courses. Course delivery is blended with both physical face to face and online distance learning.