Events

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

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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

NOTS are delighted to partner with 3LM & The Savory Institute to provide in-person Holistic Management Fundamentals training in Ireland in the latter part of 2023. Taking place on the farm of Clive Bright, this 3-day Fundamentals course takes place from Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th November in Ballymore, Co Sligo. In this course, you […]

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 […]

International Agroforestry Conference Farmer-led Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Why and how trees on farms can help! Thursday 16th + Friday 17th November 2023, Westlodge Hotel, Bantry, Co.Cork   Further info & tickets available here  

Presenter: Klaus Laitenberger Course Intro: We are passionate about soil health and know that the nutritional quality of the food we produce is wholly dependent on the quality of the soil in which it grows. The degradation of soil across the globe is of serious concern and as a major contributor to our climate and health […]

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Course Intro: With trees and shrubs dormant during the winter and spring, now’s the time to take the mystery out of pruning and spend half a day learning alongside Elizabeth O’Connell, Garden Designer, Consultant and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner. If you’re wondering how late in the year can you prune, should you prune every year, how far […]

                      Meet our six new Farming for Nature Ambassadors who are being awarded for working towards a whole-farm approach to farming with nature. Hear their inspiring stories in a panel discussion and enjoy local, seasonal and sustainably produced food and nature-inspired cocktails. Our Farming Ambassadors: […]

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying Trainer: Steve Bass Location: Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in […]

Introduction To Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying Trainer: Steve Bass Location: Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving […]

Ask the Farmer Q&A Session with James Gilmartin - Farming Progressively to the Land's Natural Capacity on the 12th December at 8pm.  Please register here James Gilmartin is a 7th generation farmer, who farms alongside his father in North County Leitrim. James runs a mixed organic farm. He keeps a suckler herd and a small herd of Dexters, as […]

Farm Walk: Agriculture in the Nature Restoration Law When: 10-1pm on Saturday 16th December Where: Cooltrim South, Co. Kildare – near Donadea Forest Park. Eircode will be shared with registered attendees. With final negotiations of the Nature Restoration Law around the corner, now is a vital time to learn how the agricultural sector can build towards a nature-friendly future. […]

Ask the Farmer Q&A Session with Bruce Thompson – Dung beetles and other actions for biodiversity on a dairy farm - on the 9th January at 8pm. More information on Bruce’s farm here.  Register here. If you missed any previous sessions please view below at your leisure or follow us on our YouTube Channel to be notified when […]

More info and booking here Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with our 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by ACA Organic Specialist Mary Lynch, this practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. The course will run in Kilmurry GAA […]

More info and booking here Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with our 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by legendary organic grower and author Klaus Laitenberger, this practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. The course will run in […]

More info and booking here Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Production Principles. Taught by Andrew Chilton, the practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. The course will run in the Drumshanbo Enterprise […]

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Monageer, Co. Wexford Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying Trainer: Eoin Donnelly Location: Monageer, Co. Wexford Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats […]

More info and booking here Taught by legendary horticultural expert Jim Cronin, this QQI Level 5 course will equip participants with the knowledge and work methods of how to set up, cultivate and finance a plot, polytunnel, or field for supplying a farmer’s market, restaurant or a box scheme with vegetables and herbs throughout the […]

Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin What: The course will cover: Sourcing the plants Assessing your site Soil fertility Weed control Planting and pruning Aftercare of the hedge When: Wednesday 7th of February 2024, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Includes refreshments but bring your own lunch Where: Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Price: €80 (places limited to 20 people, […]

  Join us as we introduce six new 'Farming for Nature Ambassadors' who have embraced innovative practices that balance agriculture with nature. There will be a chance to view footage showcasing their farms, where a commitment to environmental stewardship takes centre stage. Then hear from the ambassadors, who are exploring firsthand the effectiveness of farming […]

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Monageer, Co. Wexford Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying Trainer: Eoin Donnelly Location: Monageer, Co. Wexford Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats […]

MTU researchers are currently involved in a collaboration with UCD and FoodCloud on SFI-funded research, "Food Resource Efficiency Decision support" (FRED) project, looking at preventing food waste and strengthening sustainability from a whole food supply chain "farm to fork" perspective. They are running two workshops at MTU Kerry (Tralee)  that will support farmers and the […]

Our next instalment in our monthly Ask the Farmer Q&A Series will take place on March 12 at 8pm. 'Running an Intensive Dairy Farm with Space for Nature' David Kerr […]

Bring, swap, show, tell and sell your seeds with the Brown Envelope Gang and local growers at Adagh Farm. A Free event Tea and Treats and farm tour. More info here 

Bring the South of France to West Cork, and grow organic fruit & vegetables all year round! Growing in the Poly Tunnel at Brown Envelope Seeds, workshop led by Susanne O'Shaughnessy from the Brown Envelope gang. 11-3pm on March 24 Suitable for all levels of experience. Tea and Treats provided! Farm Tour.  The cost is […]

This silvopastoral system was planted in 2020 under the afforestation programme agroforestry grant Forest Type 8 option. The overall area of this plot is 2.86 ha and trees were planted at a density of 400 trees per hectare. It was planted using 60% Pedunculate oak and 40% additional broadleaves – Downy birch, Cherry, Hazel, English […]