Bespoke and flexible company training - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Customised learning designed around company or sector needs, with flexible delivery where available.
Skillnet Ireland network
National Organic Training Skillnet
Not-for-profit national network offering low-cost training for farmers, growers, processors and consultants in the organic and agri-food sector.
Operates Ireland-wide · 7 listed services
What they do
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) is a not-for-profit network providing high-quality, low-cost training throughout the Republic of Ireland for the organic sector, with a specific focus on organic production, biological and regenerative farming practices. Its courses are aimed at farmers, food businesses, growers, agricultural professionals, processors, and organic and food consultants, including new entrants and commercial producers interested in converting an enterprise to organic production. Programme areas include horticulture, floristry, agriculture, business of food, apiculture, dry stone walling, homesteading and holistic management. Beyond training, NOTS facilitates networking among organic producers and processors, including farm walks and local group meetings held nationwide. The network is managed by a steering group with representation from Leitrim Organic Farmers Co-op, the Irish Organic Association and Organic Trust. Membership is free, and businesses gaining part-funded training places must join as a member company; interested businesses can browse courses and register through the nots.ie website or contact the office directly.
National Organic Training Skillnet lists 7 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers training, network, advisory support, programme. It addresses grow and scale, mentoring and advice, skills and training, hiring and people, innovation and r&d, productivity and lean, standards and compliance, networking and 1 other recorded support needs. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.
Business support informationWhere they operate
Recorded as available Ireland-wide.
Types of support available
Listed provision includes training, network, advisory support, programme.
Who the support is for
- Business stages
- Established, Scaling
- Company sizes
- 1–9 people, 10–49 people, 50–249 people, 250+ people
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Food / Beverage, Green Economy
- Audiences
- Farmers, Growers, Food businesses, Processors, Agricultural professionals, Consultants, New entrants to organic farming
Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.
Access and eligibility
Part-funded training requires the participating company, sole trader or self-employed individual to be a member of the network; membership itself is free.
No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.
Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.
- Subsidised upskilling programme portfolio - National Organic Training Skillnet
Private enterprises in the published sector or region; membership and course rules may apply
The same conditions also apply to 6 further services listed below.
Check access with National Organic Training SkillnetServices and programmes (7)
Training Network Business network and peer learning - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Access to a network of businesses for shared learning, collaboration and sector insight.
Advisory support Business skills-needs consultation - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Network support to identify current and future skills needs within its sector or region.
Training Certified and technical training - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Certified and non-certified technical learning relevant to the network's sector or regional membership.
Programme Leadership and executive development - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Development programmes for business owners, managers and executives.
Network Seminars, conferences and learning events - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Conferences, seminars, workshops and informal learning events addressing current industry needs.
Training Subsidised upskilling programme portfolio - National Organic Training Skillnet
National Organic Training Skillnet
Responsive subsidised learning programmes developed with industry for participating businesses and employees.