23 September 2009
Trevor Sargent TD, Minister for Food and Horticulture at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has welcomed the publication of Teagasc’s schedule of organic farming courses, which will commence on October 20th next at 12 locations around the country.
‘As announced, it is my intention, subject to the outcome of the estimates process, to re-open the Organic Farming Scheme from 1 January 2010 with revised scheme conditions. These Teagasc FETAC accredited courses fulfil the new requirement of potential applicants for the Organic Farming Scheme to complete an accredited course. The course will also train attendees on how to compile the newly required five-year business plan. I’m delighted that Teagasc have responded so promptly to the needs of potential applicants’, said Minister Sargent.
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