Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities.
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc, Bellview, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Email: Elaine.Leavy@teagasc.ie
Joe Kelleher, Teagasc, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Email: Joe.Kelleher@teagasc.ie
Martin Bourke, Teagasc, Showgrounds, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Email: Martin.Bourke@teagasc.ie
The Organic Trust is dedicated to protecting and upholding the organic principles, ensuring the highest standards for organic food and farming in Ireland. We work alongside our members at every stage of their journey – from application to certification and beyond – to protect the integrity of the organic symbol; enable compliance with confidence; support wellbeing and business growth; develop opportunities for skills and market access; and advocate for the interests of our organic community at national and EU level. Our inspection and certification process is independently verified and accredited each year, allowing our members to strive for excellence and thrive in their own organic journey, because with the Organic Trust, organics – it’s all about trust!
Organic Trust CLG, Office A1, Town Centre House, Dublin Road, Naas, Kildare. Tel: 045 882377. Email: info@organictrust.ie
The Irish Organic Association is a member-owned organic certification body and development company dedicated to certifying organic farms, produce and products in Ireland, and working with farmers, businesses, and others to advance and build capacities in Ireland’s organic sector.
Irish Organic Association, 13 Inish Carraig, Golden Island, Athlone, Westmeath. Tel: 0906 433680. Email: info@irishoa.ie
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) are the sole representative body for private agricultural consultants and advisors in Ireland. Currently the ACA have in excess of 165 member offices in Ireland, employing circa 280 Agricultural and Environmental professionals and a further 200 employed as administration and technical staff. 6 ACA members are Forestry Consultants.
Agricultural Consultants Association(ACA), Granary Business Centre, Greenside, Carrick on Suir, Co Tipperary E32AK80. Email: acaservices@aca.ie
National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) are a not-for-profit network that offer high-quality, low-cost training for the expanding organic sector throughout the Republic of Ireland.
New entrants and commercial producers interested in developing their enterprise into an organic business are also eligible.
National Organic Training Skillnet(NOTS), The Enterprise Centre, Hill Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Email: info@nots.ie
Organic Unit, Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford. Tel: 053 9163425. Email: organic@agriculture.gov.ie.