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 […]