Multiple Dates & Venues Feb - Tipperary March - Cavan, Leitrim, Kerry, Westmeath, Carlow, Roscommon, Mayo April - Sligo Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. This practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic […]
Our next instalment in our monthly Ask the Farmer Q&A Series will take place on March 12 at 8pm. 'Running an Intensive Dairy Farm with Space for Nature' 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 […]
Bring, swap, show, tell and sell your seeds with the Brown Envelope Gang and local growers at Adagh Farm. A Free event Tea and Treats and farm tour. More info here
Bring the South of France to West Cork, and grow organic fruit & vegetables all year round! Growing in the Poly Tunnel at Brown Envelope Seeds, workshop led by Susanne O'Shaughnessy from the Brown Envelope gang. 11-3pm on March 24 Suitable for all levels of experience. Tea and Treats provided! Farm Tour. The cost is […]
This silvopastoral system was planted in 2020 under the afforestation programme agroforestry grant Forest Type 8 option. The overall area of this plot is 2.86 ha and trees were planted at a density of 400 trees per hectare. It was planted using 60% Pedunculate oak and 40% additional broadleaves – Downy birch, Cherry, Hazel, English […]
The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art announces The Quickening, a powerful new artwork by ground-breaking artist Deirdre O’Mahony. Bringing together urgent conversations, original music and moving image, The Quickening responds to issues facing farming, food production and consumption, in the face of present ecological and climate crises. A nationwide project, the culmination of over three years of research, […]
A unique opportunity for researchers, farmers, educators and support agencies to network, learn and discuss Regenerative Agriculture This workshop will offer a unique opportunity for researchers, farmers, educators, and support agencies to network, learn and discuss Regenerative Agriculture along with our REGINA Erasmus+ European partners from Hungary, Italy, Slovenia and Greece. With guest speakers from […]
Our next Farmer Q&A 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 is with Justina and Liam Gavin of Drumanilra Organic Farm and Farm Kitchens . This free Q&A takes place on Tuesday, April 9 at 8pm as part of our monthly series with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Register your place - here Justina and Liam Gavin […]
John Mc Hugh’s dairy and tillage farm consists of 230 acres. He has been farming organically since 2015. He practises holistic grazing and incorporates the principles of permaculture and agroforestry. Fruit and nut trees are being used to line access roadways and pastures are allowed to flower and seed to promote more diversity on the […]
Join legendary market gardener Jim Cronin for a 2-day Masterclass in Looking at Your Land with New Eyes – looking at grassland management for smallholders & new entrants on his farm in Co Clare in 2024. All land has potential – and in this course, we will learn how to observe your land and farm. […]