“Compost Skillnet” is a training network under development by Cré – Composting & Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland. A National Standard for Compost will be published shortly and the National Compost Quality Assurance (QAS) which will provide third party independent certification to this standard is under development. This network’s aim is to train compost operators to produce high quality QAS compost and to train organic farmers/landscapers how to use compost. The proposed network will be applying for funding in June. If successful, the network will operate on a non – profit basis and training courses will be subsidised.
“Compost Skillnet” is a training network under development by Cré – Composting & Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland. A National Standard for Compost will be published shortly and the National Compost Quality Assurance (QAS) which will provide third party independent certification to this standard is under development. This network’s aim is to train compost operators to produce high quality QAS compost and to train organic farmers/landscapers how to use compost. The proposed network will be applying for funding in June. If successful, the network will operate on a non – profit basis and training courses will be subsidised.
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Location |
Date |
Time |
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Acorn Recycling, Horse & Jockey, Tipperary |
18 May |
7.30pm-9pm |
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GreenKing, Beside Beehive Pub, N11, Wicklow |
19 May |
7.30pm-9pm |
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Envirogrind, Pettigo, Donegal |
20 May |
7.30pm-9pm |
The open evenings at composting sites are to show landscapers and organic farmers how quality compost is manufactured. Also there will be a short presentation on “Benefits of Using Compost in Organic Farming & Landscaping” by Gerry Bird at the Greenking & Acorn Sites and by Klaus Laitenberger at the Envirogrind site.
The open evenings are free. It is essential that you register prior to the event as space is limited. Contact John Brennan (Tel: 086-8129260. Email: john@cre.ie) to register.
