National Biodiversity Data Centre as part of their Festival of Farmland Biodiversity. Protecting Farmland Pollinators Farm Walk with Seamus O’Loughlin. More info and registration here
Various events taking place as part of the annual Burren in Bloom festival, run by the Burrenbeo Trust. More info and registration/booking for events is here
FFN Ambassador Stephen Morrison is holding dawn chorus walk on his farm in Kildare. Booking via this link
National Biodiversity Data Centre as part of their Festival of Farmland Biodiversity. Protecting Farmland Pollinators Farm Walk with Jenny and Peter Young. More info and registration here
Talamh Beo is building a network of Lighthouse farms in the 46 water catchment area’s of Ireland. From the 1st 16 farms established through the “Soil Biodiversity & Enhancement EIP project” they are growing a network of local farms (hubs), where on the farm education around soil biodiversity and its effect on water quality are […]
Various events taking place as part of the annual Burren in Bloom festival, run by the Burrenbeo Trust. More info and registration/booking for events is here
Talamh Beo is building a network of Lighthouse farms in the 46 water catchment area’s of Ireland. From the 1st 16 farms established through the “Soil Biodiversity & Enhancement EIP project” they are growing a network of local farms (hubs), where on the farm education around soil biodiversity and its effect on water quality are […]
National Biodiversity Data Centre as part of their Festival of Farmland Biodiversity. Protecting Farmland Pollinators Farm Walk with Tom Tierney. More info and registration here
Talamh Beo is building a network of Lighthouse farms in the 46 water catchment area’s of Ireland. From the 1st 16 farms established through the “Soil Biodiversity & Enhancement EIP project” they are growing a network of local farms (hubs), where on the farm education around soil biodiversity and its effect on water quality are […]
Various events taking place as part of the annual Burren in Bloom festival, run by the Burrenbeo Trust. More info and registration/booking for events is here
Moyne Veterinary Clinic are hosting a Regenerative Agriculture & Animal Nutrition Seminar in Co. Wexford Speakers include: Robbie Byrne - Agronomist Mike Walsh - Lecturer SETU Regen Ag/Animal Nutrition Michael Prochazka - Soil Scientist Humic substances Gerard Deegan - Suckler Farmer. Award winning Silvaculturist & Innovator .......& more Tickets are limited and booking is essential. […]
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador James Ham - “Hedgerow management and incorporating trees into farming systems.” Buy tickets here
This webinar “Solar Thermal Energy in Agriculture – Supporting technology uptake and political incentives” will be held online on 13 June 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30 am Dublin Time (10:00 to 11:30 am CEST). It is a free event but we ask you to please register here.
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Sean Condon - “Low input dairy farming and building a direct selling model.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Olly Nolan - “Small scale mixed farming and beekeeping.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Aonghus Ó Coistealbha - “Small scale market gardening, building soil health and growing nutritionally dense vegetables.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Gerry Fitzsimons - “Grass-fed beef farming and building habitats to support biodiversity.” Buy tickets here
BASE Ireland are hosting a day of practical learnings about Regenerative Agriculture in Ireland. There will be farmer-led discussions covering approaches, a showcase of all things to do with Soil Health & Trade stands / field demonstrations. Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Sinead Moran - “Small-scale dairying that works ecologically and economically.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Maurice Deasy - “Min-till cereal production and growing heritage grains.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Cathal & Bronagh O'Rourke - “Conservation farming and farm diversification in the Burren.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Darina Allen - “Local, seasonal and nutritionally dense food production." Book tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Cathal Mooney - “Diversity is key - mixed regenerative farming on 7-acres.” Buy tickets here
A number of Farming For Nature ambassadors are speaking at this show on the Farming, Food & Nature section. See here for more information https://www.clonmanyshow.com/aufarming-food-and-nature-au Venue: Pollan Green, Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal
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Resistance ● Education ● Coming Together We’re excited to invite you to Climate Camp 2023, which will take place in a big field in North Leitrim from 9th to 13th August. The camp will build on the success of last year’s memorable gathering in North Kerry, where we supported local resistance to the proposed Shannon […]
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Brigid O'Connor - “Organic hill sheep farming and farm diversification.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Mark Harold-Barry - “Incorporating tillage, livestock and forestry into a diverse farming system.” Buy tickets here
Open events for farmers and their families to see first-hand the experiences of other farmers in Organic farming enterprises. Speakers include the hosting farmer, ACA Organic Specialists Mary Lynch and Julian Pawlowski and representatives from NOTS. Everyone welcome - all walks begin at 6pm - dates & venues confirmed: Tuesday 22nd August: Thomas Kavanagh, Ballymoreeragh, Dingle, […]
Open events for farmers and their families to see first-hand the experiences of other farmers in Organic farming enterprises. Speakers include the hosting farmer, ACA Organic Specialists Mary Lynch and Julian Pawlowski and representatives from NOTS. Everyone welcome – all walks begin at 6pm – dates & venues confirmed: Thursday 24th August: Tony Murphy, Coolduff, Lissarda Co. […]
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Colm Flynn - “Reducing inputs and incorporating min-till into a tillage farming system.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Paul McCormick & Jacinta French - “Agroforestry, native Irish cattle production and nature conservation." Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Thomas & Claire O'Connor - “Organic market gardening, building soil fertility and growing nutritionally dense food for the local community.” Buy tickets here
The Future of Irish Forestry Panel discussion and open dialogue accompanied by ADL members ( Abhainn Dá Loilioch Woodland Group ). Venue: McCarthy's Pub, Kilbeacanty, Gort, Co Galway Time: 7.30 pm Food will be served at this event. There will be music afterwards with the lively Kinvara group The Sheds. Speakers: Eoghan Daltun An Irish […]
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Eamonn McDonagh - “Small scale mixed-farming, self-sufficiency and working with oxen.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador David Dennison - “Viticulture and cider making in Waterford.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Kate Egan - “Horticulture, environmental education and farm diversification.” Buy tickets here
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Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Andrew Chilton - “Building biodiversity on an Alpaca farm.” Buy tickets here
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Eoghan Daltun - “Restoring a native Atlantic Rainforest.” Buy tickets here
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Practical Homeopathy (Using Homeopathy for Healing Animals) Presenter: Tom Farrington Course Intro: This practical course is delivered by Tom Farrington,a veterinary surgeon for whom healing knows no bounds. With four decades of hands-on experience in both conventional veterinary care and revolutionary homeopathic medicine for animals and humans, he champions an all-encompassing approach to patient well-being. His […]
Presenter: Dr. Una Fitzpatrick (National Biodiversity Data Centre), Dr. Saorla Kavanagh (All Ireland Pollinator Plan) & Donal Sheehan (Bride Project) Course Intro: This course will give practical advice on how everyone can improve biodiversity whether they are farmers or non-farmers. It will outline the main drivers in biodiversity loss but also give solutions to halt the […]
The 12th European Forum of European Coordination of Let’s Liberate Diversity (ECLLD) in Dublin. Date: October 26th – 28th Location: Trinity College Dublin Hosted by Irish Seed Savers Association, the conference will be inaugurated by the Minister for State, Department Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hacket, and will be attended by participants from throughout Europe and Ireland involved […]
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This year's event will be an action packed day and evening with expert speakers and panels from across Ireland presenting on a variety of topics. The 1st half of the day will feature panels and presentations around the topics of food production, food/water systems/living/ community and food as medicine. Lunch will be included in your […]
National Organic Training Skillnet are delighted to confirm that BioFarm is back! Now in it’s sixth year, Ireland’s Biological Farming Conference is returning to it’s classic 2-day in-person format, and will take place in Adare, Co Limerick, on Tuesday November 7th and Wednesday November 8th 2023. The event will host the usual high-level mix of […]
Onsite Insights: farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Eoghan Daltun – “Restoring a native Atlantic Rainforest.” Buy tickets here
Presenter: Chris Troy Course Intro: Planting and caring for an orchard is easier than you might think and a great way to convert an area of ground to something more productive, bio diverse and lovely to look at. Our course tutor Chris Troy is a TEAGSC trained commercial horticulturist with over 40 years practical experience of […]
We are delighted to invite you to an information evening about the Old Irish Goats on Howth on the 14th of November at 7 pm @ Howth Yacht Club. Dubbed "the Goats That Fight Fire", Melissa Jeuken will share her perspective on this pioneering endeavour which reintroduced the Old Irish Goat to Howth Head after a […]