Farming For Nature

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

If you wish to see what we were up to over these last few months, news and events you can get involved in, what we have in the pipeline and how you can improve nature on your farm this Winter: view our Winter Newsletter 2023 go Here. Or even better subscribe below and get it

The 2023 National Farming for Nature (FFN) Ambassador Awards was held in Gort Co. Galway on Saturday 28th October as part of the annual Burren Winterage Weekend. Now in its sixth year, FFN welcomed 10 wonderful new ambassadors into the network this year. This day was a celebration of the inspiring work being done by so

See here our new video on managing your Riparian Zone for Nature This educational video outlines different types of riparian zones that can may occur on your farm: 1. A grassland riparian zone found alongside a linear pond 2. A woodland riparian zone located beside a river 3. A woodland riparian zone located in an

This year’s date & location: The Town Hall, Gort, Co.Galway 28th October 2023.   The annual Farming For Nature Gathering  and network day will be held on Saturday of the October Bank Holiday, in the Burren, Co.Clare & Galway as part of the Burren Winterage Weekend each year. This will be a day of farm walks and panel

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Mayo farmer, Eamon McDonagh and his family to their growing Ambassador network. “This farm is a testament to what can be achieved when a love of nature is coupled with a passion for local, sustainable food and when diversification is championed over specialisation.” says Eamon

Why Soil Matters – and how to improve it is a short animation on why good healthy soil is important to all of us and how as a livestock or arable farmer you can improve it on your land for the benefit of your land, your community and the planet. This video is relevant to

If you wish to see what we are up to over this next months, news and events you can get involved in: view our Autumn Newsletter 2023 go Here.

The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Tipperary farmer, Pat Mulrooney to their growing Ambassador network. I have used no artificial sprays or nitrogen on my land in over 30 years and I still manage to work a profitable dairy business, says Pat Mulrooney. Pat Mulrooney is a lifelong farmer who runs