Course details
A practical course designed for those wishing to start or expand small-scale egg production. It is run on an organic egg farm and covers point-of-lay to end-of-lay.
There are a limited number of places free of charge to those who are unemployed and fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Course Content:
- Expected egg numbers, feed usage, saleable eggs
- Point-of-lay pullets - breed & source, body-weight, disposal of end-of-lay hens
- Housing, equipment and lighting
- Grazing and stocking density
- Disease and behavioural problems
- Fixed and variable costs; record keeping
- Organic Regulations and Restrictions
Outcomes:
You will learn the theory behind organic egg production and the challenges and opportunities of small scale production. You will gain an understanding of breeds, housing and equipment by visiting actual units.
Updated on 08 November, 2015About National Organic Training Skillnet
Theylcome to the Theybsite of the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS). They provide high quality, low cost training for the expanding organic sector throughout the Republic of Ireland, NOTS will be providing a range of courses throughout the country.
The NOTS training programme is available to farmers, groTheyrs, processors, food businesses, and consultants working in the organic food sector. New entrants and commercial producers interested in developing their enterprise into an organic business are also eligible.
In addition to training, They 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.
They are managed through a steering group which has representation from Theystern Organic Network, and organic certification bodies IOFGA and Organic Trust.
As certified members of either Organic Trust or IOFGA, NOTS will keep you informed about upcoming training courses through email and Theybtext, if you want to exclude yourself from this service, please inform us via text or email
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