Organic Farming Principles Course – Manorhamilton

A 25 hour QQI Level 5 ‘Organic Farming Principles’ course must be completed before acceptance into the Organic Farming Scheme.

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.

An Organic Farming Principles Course is taking place in Teagasc Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim commencing on Tuesday, 26 August. The course consists of 3 Online Session Days from 10am – 1pm and two Teagasc Office & On-farm Visit days from 9:30am – 1pm. See course dates below:

• Tuesday, 26 August
• Wednesday, 27 August
• Thursday, 28 August
• Tuesday, 2 September
• Wednesday, 3 September

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

Find out more about the Organic Farming Principles course here