24/09/2026
Robbie Byrne is one of the trainers on Farm-Saved Seed & Cereal Cleaning Course.
Taking place on a working cereal farm in Meath, this 1-day course is all about home-saved and farm-saved seed - and what’s involved in producing the best crop for your own use. You’ll learn how to select, clean, dry, and store seed effectively, while also understanding the rules and regulations that apply.
Course Aims
* Equip farmers with knowledge on crop assessment, drying, storage, and seed cleaning.
* Ensure compliance with home- and farm-saved seed legislation in Ireland/EU.
* Build farmer confidence in producing high-quality seed for their own use.
What you’ll learn:
✅ How to check if your crop is healthy enough to save seed from
✅ Drying & storage tips to keep seed in top condition
✅ Home- and farm-saved seed legislation explained in plain language
✅ Which crops are covered & which aren’t
✅ Royalties – how to declare & pay (and when you don’t have to)
✅ Small farmer exemptions – who qualifies?
✅ Can you sell, share, or sow feed grain?
Book your place on the Farm-Saved Seed & Cereal Cleaning Course here
https://nots.courseco.co/course-detail/farm-saved-seed-cereal-cleaning-course/?id=74