Course details
This course is aimed at producers interested in rearing pigs and those currently producing pork conventionally on a small scale who wish to convert to organic production or enter free range production.
There are a limited number of places free of charge to those who are unemployed and fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Course Content:
LATE 2015
Processing – including pork, bacon, ham, sausages
- Labelling, distribution & packaging
- Land management & REPS
- Husbandry - Breeds, feeding, parasites and disease, fencing, weights, housing, densities
- Costings – overheads, cert fees, transport, slaughter, processing
- Income - including livestock sales,, stud, land management, product and culls
Outcomes:
You will learn in detail about the differences between organic / free range and conventional pig production, processing techniques and impact on land management. You will also know about breeds and management of stock as well as costs to be expected and potential income.
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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