Events

                      Meet our six new Farming for Nature Ambassadors who are being awarded for working towards a whole-farm approach to farming with nature. Hear their inspiring stories in a panel discussion and enjoy local, seasonal and sustainably produced food and nature-inspired cocktails. Our Farming Ambassadors: …

Farming for Nature Northern Ireland: Ambassadors Awards Ceremony Read More »

Ask the Farmer Q&A Session with James Gilmartin - Farming Progressively to the Land's Natural Capacity on the 12th December at 8pm.  Please register here 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 …

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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 …

NOTS – Organic Farming Principles (Cork) Read More »

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 …

NOTS: Organic Farming Principles (Galway) Read More »

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 …

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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 …

NOTS: Organic Market Gardening 2024 – with Jim Cronin Read More »