Farming For Nature

The 2024 ‘Horse’s Mouth’ farmer to farmer mentorship programme is now open for applications.  This advisory service is available to 50 farms across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers on how to improve biodiversity on their land. Applications are open until May 31. We get several queries from farmers looking for practical […]

19 farm walks will take place from May through to September. These walks are hosted by Farming for Nature Ambassadors as a knowledge sharing opportunity for other farmers  to gain an insights into incorporating, protecting  and enhancing nature on their land. There is a great diversity of ambassadors hosting farm walks this year covering a

Our next Ask the Farmer Q&A, as part of our Farming for Nature Ambassador Series is with Equine Farmer, Mariann Klay from Co. Kildare. Register here to secure your place Mariann runs a stud farm in Swordlestown Little County Kildare. She bought the land with her husband in 1998 and they have built a successful

Farming for Nature Welcomes County Roscommon Organic Farmers to the Network Farming for Nature is delighted to welcome Justina & Liam Gavin of Drumanilra Organic Farm to our growing ambassador network. Justina and Liam  Gavin run Drumanilra Organic Farm on the shores of Lough Key, Co. Roscommon. They manage a 300-acre mixed livestock and horticulture

Farming for Nature has announced details of 21 farmers who have been nominated for their annual Ambassador Awards. This year’s nominees come from 16 counties across the four provinces.  Most farming types and systems are well represented and include dairy, beef, pig, poultry, tillage as well as mixed systems.  Of the 21 nominees, eight are organic, three

‘Running a field to fork farm’ with Justina and Liam Gavin Next up in our Ask the Farmer Q&A sessions. 9th April at 8pm.  Just Register here Liam and Justina Gavin run Drumanilra Organic Farm on the shores of Lough Key, Co. Roscommon. They manage a 300-acre mixed livestock and horticulture farm. They farm a

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Laois farmer, David to their growing Ambassador network. I am honoured to be a Farming For Nature Ambassador and part of the Network.  My late father George had a huge interest in nature and the environment as well as being a good farmer. I am

See here our new educational video on planting whitethorn hedges. This educational video outlines how to plant a whitethorn hedge and why it is beneficial to your farm. It includes how to assess your site, the importance of soil fertility, planting and pruning, how do you manage weeds etc The video shows Clare-based Farming for

‘Running an intensive dairy farm with space for nature’ Register here David Kerr is a commercial dairy farmer from Ballyfin Co Laois. The 70-ha farm is comprised of mixed land ranging from good grassland to wet heavy land to cutaway bog. David milks 150 cross-bred cows, “following the old farming mantra of one cow to

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Galway farmer, Blátnaid Gallagher to their growing Ambassador network. “As an Farming For Nature Ambassador, it is an opportunity for me to share with other farmers and non-farming nature enthusiasts, my joy of growing food, whilst treasuring our natural environment and its bounty.  As a