Farming For Nature

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 […]

‘Growing Biofibre: Farming with Ireland’s Native Sheep Breed’ with Galway farmer Blatnaid Gallagher.  13th February 2023 8pm  Free to attend, just register on Zoom here Blátnaid Gallagher and her husband Niall manage a diverse farm with a range of different habitats such as woodland, permanent pasture, bogland and rewilded land. Blátnaid runs a small flock of pedigree

Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin When Wednesday 7th of February 2024, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Book here What The course will cover: Sourcing the plants Assessing your site Soil fertility Weed control Planting and pruning Aftercare of the hedge Where Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Price: €80 (places limited to 20 people, 25% discount

Farming For Nature are looking for a new Programmes Officer to join our team. Please find the full job description HERE   The suitable person for this role is expected to be highly efficient and motivated, diligent, a positive communicator and able to work independently.  The job is to support the delivery of the various programmes run by

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Laois farmer, Bruce Thompson to their growing Ambassador network. “Being awarded a Farming For Nature Ambassadorship is a deeply gratifying award. It reaffirms to me that nature-friendly, sustainable practices can be integrated in to a KPI-driven business framework delivering economic, stewardship and social goals. This

Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin When Wednesday 7th of February 2024, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Book here What The course will cover: Sourcing the plants Assessing your site Soil fertility Weed control Planting and pruning Aftercare of the hedge Where Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Price: €80 (places limited to 20 people, 25% discount

Farming For Nature are looking for a new Programmes Officer to join our team. Please find the full job description HERE   The suitable person for this role is expected to be highly efficient and motivated, diligent, a positive communicator and able to work independently.  The job is to support the delivery of the various

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Leitrim mixed stock farmer, James Gilmartin to their growing Ambassador network. “Take what you need from the farm, not what the farm can’t give.” James Gilmartin on working with the natural carrying capacity of his land. James Gilmartin is a 7th generation farmer, who farms

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 well as a small flock of sheep. He keeps a bees and chickens too, producing honey and eggs for local customers.

This educational video outlines how Kildare-based Farming for Nature Ambassador, Kim McCall, manages the grassland on his farm. The video focuses on the benefits that good grassland management can provide for the farm, the stock, the farmer/family and for nature.   More educational videos and resources here