Ongoing

NOTS Organic Principles Course

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 50-hour / 2 weekend course. Course must be completed by 1st of October 2025 to ensure OFS Payments.  The course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is the standard accepted certificate required by DAFM to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).  The course […]

‘The Abundance from Marginal land when Farming with Nature’ Farm Walk with Ambassadors Thomas & Claire O’Connor

 Thomas and Claire use permaculture, agro-ecological and organic methods to make their farm thrive. Thomas' innovative one-of-a kind chicken house got 61k views on Tiktok. This and many other ingenious farming methods makes their farm well worth visiting. Farm walk part of the Feile na Bealtaine festival.  For more about Thomas and Claire's farm https://www.farmingfornature.ie/nominees/thomas-and-claire-oconnor/ Are you […]

‘Increasing Profitability and Productivity using Organics’ Farm Walk with Ambassador Ken Gill

Ken's farm was struggling before converting to organics in 2013.  Using an autumn-calving system and a effective rotation on his beef and tillage farm, he has turned things around. Find out more on Ken's farm walk. For more information about Ken's farm, go to https://www.farmingfornature.ie/nominees/ken-gill/ Are you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don't […]