Organic Pig Production

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Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Duration 2 days (over 2 weekends)
Course Fee €100 for 2 days
Course Content 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.

• 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, REPS, stud, land management, product and culls

Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Mob: 086 172 8442
Tel: 071 964 0688
Email: info@nots.ie
Learning Outcomes You will learn in detail about the differences between organic 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.
Trainer Various Nationwide
Location of Course June 29th and July 13th Co Roscommon/August 3rd and 24th Co Tipperary
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No