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National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) provide high-quality, low-cost, part-funded training for the organic and agri-food sectors throughout the Republic of Ireland. In 2024, NOTS will be offering a wide range of specialist courses for farmers, food businesses, growers, processors, agricultural professionals, and consultants working in the organic sector.

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Training Courses

NOTS are providing a wide variety of in-depth courses to farmers, growers, processors, food businesses, agricultural professionals, and consultants working throughout the organic, food, and agricultural sectors…
08
Jan

Progressive Farm Homeopathy – Online, Self-Paced Foundation Course

Price: €400.00

  • Location:
    Start on Any Date
  • January 8, 2025
    12:00 pm – May 31, 2025 2:00 pm
09
Jan

Holistic Management Fundamentals – Online (January)

Price: €375.00

  • Location:
    Online
  • January 9, 2025
    6:30 pm – February 27, 2024 9:30 pm
11
Jan

Protected: Chromatography Course (January 2025)

Price: €45.00

  • Location:
    Thomastown Community Centre, Thomastown
  • January 11, 2025
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm
13
Jan

1-Year Professional Course in Natural Dyeing (Online)

Price Starts from: €930.00

  • Location:
    Online / Distance Learning
  • January 13, 2025
    7:00 pm – December 31, 2025 9:00 pm
16
Jan

MSc / PG Dip in Organic & Biological Agriculture / Horticulture (SETU)

Price Starts from: €595.00

  • Location:
    South East Technological University (SETU, Waterford
  • January 16, 2025
    7:00 pm – May 29, 2025 9:00 pm
24
Jan

Organic Farming Principles (North-West – January)

Price: €200.00

  • Location:
    Kinlough Community Centre, Kinlough
  • January 24, 2025
    5:00 pm – February 8, 2025 4:00 pm
29
Jan

Organic Market Gardening 2025 – with Jim Cronin

Price: €750.00

  • Location:
    Ballyknavin, Killaloe
  • January 29, 2025
    10:00 am – September 24, 2025 4:00 pm
03
Feb

Diploma in Organic Medicinal Herb Growing with Core College

Price: €1,120.00

  • Location:
    Hybrid Online / In-Person Course, Castlecomer
  • February 3, 2025
    9:00 am – December 31, 2025 5:00 pm
05
Feb

Seed Sowing & Propagation Course with Jim Cronin

Price: €60.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • February 5, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
07
Feb

Organic Farming Principles (Mayo – February)

Price: €200.00

  • Location:
    Mayo Abbey Training Centre, Freeheen
  • February 7, 2025
    5:00 pm – February 15, 2025 4:00 pm
07
Feb

Organic Farming Principles (Tipperary – February)

Price: €200.00

  • Location:
    Horse & Jockey Hotel, Horse & Jockey
  • February 7, 2025
    5:00 pm – February 22, 2025 3:00 pm
11
Feb

Rearing Poultry for the Table

Price: €110.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • February 11, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
19
Feb

Growing in a Polytunnel or Glasshouse with Jim Cronin

Price: €60.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • February 19, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
25
Feb

The Business of Food with Blathnaid Bergin

Price: €3,075.00

  • Location:
    Preston House, Abbeyleix
  • February 25, 2025
    9:00 am – May 29, 2025 5:00 pm
01
Mar
Multi Date Event

Principles of Biological Systems to Grow Nutrient-Dense Food – Part 2 – with Dan Kittredge

Price: €175.00

  • Location:
    The Happy Pear Farm, Kilcoole
  • March 1, 2025
    9:30 am – 5:00 pm
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03
Mar

1-Day Restaurant / Cafe / Pub Business Analysis Workshop with Blathnaid Bergin

Price: €285.00

  • Location:
    Preston House, Abbeyleix
  • March 3, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
05
Mar

Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 1: Alliums

Price: €50.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • March 5, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
08
Mar

Designing for Regeneration: 2-Day Introduction to Permaculture Course

Price: €180.00

  • Location:
    Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Cloughjordan
  • March 8, 2025
    10:00 am – March 9, 2025 5:00 pm
18
Mar

1-Day Menu Planning Masterclass with Blathnaid Bergin

Price: €285.00

  • Location:
    Preston House, Abbeyleix
  • March 18, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
19
Mar

1-Day Menu Design Masterclass with Blathnaid Bergin

Price: €285.00

  • Location:
    Preston House, Abbeyleix
  • March 19, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
19
Mar

Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 2: Chenopodiaceae

Price: €50.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • March 19, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
29
Mar
Multi Date Event

Dry Stone Wall Course – Cork (March)

Price: €140.00

  • Location:
    Reen Farm, Myross, Skibbereen
  • March 29, 2025
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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01
Apr

Intro to Rearing and Curing Heritage Pigs

Price: €110.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • April 1, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
02
Apr

4-Day Presentation Skills Course with Blathnaid Bergin

Price: €1,120.00

  • Location:
    Preston House, Abbeyleix
  • April 2, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
02
Apr

Intro to No Dig Market Gardening with Jim Cronin

Price: €60.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • April 2, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
05
Apr
Multi Date Event

Dry Stone Wall Course – Offaly (April)

Price: €140.00

  • Location:
    Rhode
  • April 5, 2025
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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16
Apr

Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 3: Brassicas

Price: €50.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • April 16, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
12
May
Multi Date Event

1 Week Practical Homesteading Course

Price Starts from: €1,425.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • May 12, 2025
    9:00 am – May 16, 2025 5:00 pm
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14
May

Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 4: Cucurbitaceae

Price: €50.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • May 14, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
20
May

Introduction to Beekeeping: 1-Day Course

Price: €110.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • May 20, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
24
May
Multi Date Event

Dry Stone Wall Course – Offaly (May)

Price: €140.00

  • Location:
    Rhode
  • May 24, 2025
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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28
May

Jim Cronin Crop Family Masterclass 5: Umbelliferae

Price: €50.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronins Farm, Killaloe
  • May 28, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
04
Jun

Homeopathy at Wellie Level (HAWL) Online – June

Price: €340.00

  • Location:
    7 consecutive Wednesdays – Online / Distance Learning
  • June 4, 2025
    11:00 am – July 16, 2025 3:00 pm
07
Jun
Multi Date Event

Dry Stone Wall Course – Cork (June)

Price: €140.00

  • Location:
    Reen Farm, Myross, Skibbereen
  • June 7, 2025
    9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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09
Jul
Multi Date Event

2-Day Salad Growing Masterclass with Jim Cronin

Price: €100.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronin, Killaloe
  • July 9, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
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04
Aug

6 Week Sustainable Food Programme at Ballymaloe Cookery School & Organic Farm

Price: €5,750.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • August 4, 2025
    9:00 am – September 12, 2025 5:00 pm
30
Aug

Practical Homeopathy, Animal Fertility & Mastitis Prevention Course (August)

Price: €110.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • August 30, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
03
Sep

Compost Making 1-Day Course with Jim Cronin

Price: €60.00

  • Location:
    Jim Cronin, Killaloe
  • September 3, 2025
    10:00 am – 4:30 pm
18
Nov

Practical Homeopathy, Animal Fertility & Mastitis Treatment Course (November)

Price: €110.00

  • Location:
    Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry
  • November 18, 2025
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Nationwide Events

In addition to training, we are keen to facilitate organic producers and processors into networks that can address issues and opportunities for the sector. Events such as farm walks and local group meetings will be held nationwide.

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National Organic Training Skillnet
The Enterprise Centre,
Hill Road,
Drumshanbo,
Co. Leitrim
N41Y1F6

Tel: 071 9640688
Email: info@nots.ie

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