Learn the ins and outs of weeds, pests and diseases in an organic holding with iconic market gardener Jim Cronin on his farm in Co Clare in 2024. Taking place across two days in June and July, this is a new and exclusive course with one of the country’s most respected growers. The course will […]
Gearoid Maher farms 80 hectares in Co.Limerick. He has a dairy herd of purebred friesians, milking 80 cows in total. The animals graze from mid-March to the end of October. Hay and silage are cut from the land and fed to the cattle during the winter months. Gearoid feeds locally grown sugar beet to the […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk June 15 - Technically Efficient Dairy Farming with Room for Nature The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. David Kerr is a commercial dairy farmer from Ballyfin Co Laois. The […]
Manna Organic farm is a mixed farm on 25 acres on the Dingle Peninsula. Trees and the principles of Agroforestry have played a big role in the establishment of the farm over the past 15 years. What started out as fields of Ryegrass is now a well established ecosystem where vegetables are grown on 4 […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk June 23 - Turning a Hay Barn into a Creamery – Producing Award-Winning Raw Milk Goats Cheese The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Lisa Gifford grew up in the […]
NOTS are delighted to be part-funding a 5-day Korean Natural Farming intensive training course in Ireland in summer 2024. Taught by Natural Farming pioneer Chris Trump alongside host farmer Tom Stack, this will be a 5-day intensive training programme in person in south Limerick. The course will take place on-site on the farm of Tom […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk June 29 - Managing Cattle for Wildfire Prevention and Protecting Diverse Habitats The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Gerard is a part-time farmer who runs a 22ha farm near […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk June 30 - Rejuvenating Old Hedgerows and Encouraging Biodiversity with Continuous Cover Forestry on a Suckler Enterprise The Farming for Nature (FFN) farm walks are an opportunity for FFN Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. James Ham and his wife […]
Join Biodiversity, Agriculture, Soil & Environment (BASE) Ireland for a day of practical learnings about Regenerative Agriculture in Ireland. More details to follow.
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk July 6 - Alpaca Farming and Biodiversity - Thinking Diversity of Species as well as Income Streams The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Andrew Chilton manages 2 farms in […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk July 13 - Ecologically, Socially and Financially Stable – A Holistic, Regenerative Approach to Farming The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Cathal Mooney of Heather Hill Farm is a […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk July 20 - The Value of Dung Beetles in Sheep Production The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Suzanna’s farm's species-rich meadows and pastures, woodlands, parkland, and numerous stand-alone mature […]
Join experienced salad growers Jim Cronin and Rory Magorrian for an in-depth, 1-day organic salad growing masterclass in Co Clare. Salad leaf production is lucrative as a crop, is sought after by customers, requires attention to detail, and also works as a stand alone crop. Learn the ins-and-outs of salad leaf production from tutors Rory […]
Organic Agroforestry Walk with Andrew ChiltonThe Chilton family has a mixed farming enterprise in Co Roscommon. Their careful management has turned what was once a field of rushes into a productive diverse farm holding. Over the years they have been planting different types of hedgerows, field corners, orchards, a small woodland, and standard trees on […]
ChangeMakers Donegal and Siolta Croi are showing the film 'Six Inches of Soil' at the Disappear Here Film Club in Clonmany, Co Donegal on Friday 9 August.Six Inches of Soil is the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk August 10 - Produced in Roscommon, Sold in Roscommon – Organic Mixed Farming & Supplying your own Restaurant Chain The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Liam and Justina Gavin […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Stephen Morrison will be speaking at a panel at Naturefest on Sunday 18th August.A family-friendly festival filled with exploration, expert panels and hands-on learning! Unlock the wonder of nature and discover the wild plants and animals that call Ireland home, and learn about what we can do to help protect them. Enjoy a […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk August 17 - Ecological Diversity on a 145-acre Market Garden, Orchard and Beef Farm The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity […]
Join us for an intensive, hands-on day of how and why saving seed is important. Led by internationally renowned seed saver Madeline McKeever of Brown Envelope Seeds, the course will be delivered across a number of great locations - the Farm Classroom at the Ballymaloe Cookery School, our main glasshouse and the vegetable, fruit and […]
To celebrate National Heritage Week, Ecologist Sean O'Farrell will give a talk on the Benefits of Biodiversity on the Farm at Scarriff GAA Hall (Eircode: V94 CA47) at 7pm on Tuesday, 20th of August 2024. The talk will cover pond creation, hedgerow management for wildlife, soil health and aquatic ecology and ways to protect rivers. […]
As part of Heritage Week, Tracton Biodiversity Group are holding their Natural Heritage Weekend on the 23rd-25th August.
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk August 24 - From Wheatgrass to Organic Pork – Abundance from Marginal Land When Farming for Nature The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. Thomas and Claire manage a 25-acre […]
Field Exchange is all about bringing people together to support creative approaches to sustainable agriculture and addressing climate change - a dynamic initiative designed to enhance the dialogue between agriculture and creativity, fostering safe discussions for progressive change in farming. Taking place on the farm of Farming for Nature Ambassador Ailbhe Gerard.The public is invited to […]
A two day event in Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway that will bring together environmental NGOs charities, professionals, local community groups and members of the public. With talks on ground nesting birds, dark skies, invasive species removal this event will be provide a series of events that are educational, enjoyable and empowering.Full schedule and links to […]
NOTS are delighted to be partnering with the Irish Agroforestry Forum to offer funding toward a new 3-day course “Introduction to Agroforestry” taking place in multiple locations in August and September 2024. This 3-day course is open to farmers, foresters, advisors, and anyone who is interested in the fundamentals of agroforestry for an Irish context. […]
NI’s First Regenerative Agriculture FestivalDiscover how you can improve your farm's profitability, sustainability and make it more resilient to our ever-changing weather patterns.At Fields Good, you will learn how to:🌱Improve soil, livestock and plant health🌱Grazing practices for soil health🌱Understand the importance of soil biology 🌱Monitor your soil and understand soil test results🌱Reduce reliance on expensive inputs🌱Increase […]
Farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Pen Saugnier. 'A productive mixed-stock farm working with nature'. The Farming for Nature (FFN) farm walks are an opportunity for FFN Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land.Pen Saugnier farms near Mullingar County Westmeath where she […]
Farming for Nature Ambassador Series Farm Walk Sept 21 - Farming for the Head, Heart and the Pocket – Regenerative Systems for Sustainable Farming The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for our Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. James Gilmartin is a 7th generation […]
Farming for Nature Ambassadors Andrew Bergin, Kate Egan and Bruce Thompson will be in conversation with Network & Outreach Officer Sarah Coonan about the realities of farming and food production and how to balance environmental, financial and social sustainability in rural and farming Ireland. More information to follow.Taking place as part of the Earth Rising […]
'Managing the Wicklow Uplands for conservation' with Michael Keegan. Michael Keegan is a sheep farm and manages a biodiversity estate in county Wicklow. Michael has made a move from intensive sheep farming to conservation farming on his lands. He is also part of a large restoration project which is a mix of upland blanket bog, […]
We are delighted to announce the Woodlands of Ireland Conference 2024, taking place from Tuesday, October 1st, to Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, based at the International Scouting Centre, Castle Saunderson, Co. […]
On Friday 4th October, we will hold a hedgerow conference at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. It will feature talks and panel discussions on the topic of "Hedgerows Winning Climate […]
Featuring Farming for Nature Ambassador Bruce Thompson as speaker.Join us for an evening of inspirational speakers, art, culture, cocktails and more. Curated in partnership with Laois County Council as part […]
We are have a series of webinars in the lead up to the Burren Winterage Weekend called the Winterage Webinar Week. Link here https://bit.ly/WinterageWebWeek
Farm walk & practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Tom Tierney. 'No-Till And Conservation Agriculture with room for nature and forestry'. The Farming for Nature (FFN) farm walks are an opportunity for FFN Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land.Tom Tierney runs a 200-acre regenerative […]
Fri 25th to Sun 27th October 2024, the Burren The Burren Winterage Weekend is a celebration of the Burren's farming tradition of Winterage. Enjoy a wide range of farming, heritage, cultural and family events around the October Bank Holiday weekend each year. Schedule to follow.
The Annual Farming For Nature Gathering. Tickets are now on sale here https://bit.ly/FFNGathering2024
National Organic Training Skillnet are delighted to confirm that BioFarm is back! Now in it’s seventh 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 5th and Wednesday November 6th 2024.The event will host the usual high-level mix of Irish […]
Reserve a ticket so we know you're coming!About the book:The Farming For Nature Handbook was inspired by the regular requests we received here at Farming For Nature from people wanting to learn how best to manage their land, big or small, in a way that enhances habitats, increases wildlife, harnesses natural processes, protects profits, and […]
The book is being launched on the 29th of November at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Co. Galway Reserve a ticket so we know you're coming!About the book:The Farming For Nature Handbook was […]
