Events
Events
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‘A Dairy Farm – Vibrant with Life’ Ask the Farmer Q&A with Joe Roche
Joe Roche is a dairy farmer managing 69 hectares (170 ac) of land near Gorey, Co. Wexford. With a herd of 115 cows, he operates a conventional spring and autumn […]
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Heritage Week Walk with Talamh Beo – Lough Mountain farm
Organic Grass Fed Beef & Lamb Farm One thing I have learned in life is that I can choose to make a living without exploiting people or nature. I took […]
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Grow Your Farm Business With Forestry (Multiple Dates, Locations)
Wealth, Wellbeing & the Wonder of Woodlands Events happening over the Autumn/Winter in Castlebar Cavan Letterkenny Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Tullamore Wicklow Follow QR code below to register for any/all events
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Farm Walks 2025 – Bryan & Gail Daniels: Putting Sustainability at the heart of a Conventional Dairy Farm
For many years, Bryan and Gail have been ahead of the curve on sustainable dairy production integrating LESS and a strategic breeding plan to boost milks solids production. As well as […]
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Farming for Nature at the Ploughing
Come visit Farming for Nature at our stall in the Organic Village at this years Ploughing Match Looking forward to seeing you there!
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‘Ask the Farmer’ Online Q&A with Nigel Gillis – ”Building resilient crops using conservation biology principles’
Nigel Gillis operates a stockless conventional tillage farm in Grangecon, Co Wicklow. Previously following a prescriptive approach, he has transitioned his 73 hectares (180 ac) to using principles of conservation […]
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Trees on Farms Farm Walks – Irish Agroforestry Forum
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Farm Walks in Tipperary (Trees on Farm) - Saturday, Oct 4th and Killarney (FT8) - Wednesday, Oct 15th, which will showcase […]
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Farm Walks 2025 – Andrew Bergin ’12 Years of No-Till, Is it Worth It?’
How can changes to machinery, workload, soils, crops and biodiversity help your tillage farm thrive? Andrew Bergin farms 320 acres of tillage. He practices no-till cereals while managing the soil in […]
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Farm walks 2025 – Gerard Deegan ‘Composting, Biochar and Continuous Cover Forestry for Beef Farms’
Gerard Deegan is a lifelong farmer from Co. Westmeath. The farm has been certified organic for over 20 years. Originally a dairy farmer, Gerard transitioned to a mixed beef and […]
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Farm Walks 2025 – Aonghus Ó’ Coistealbha: The Business of Chemical Free Market Gardening on A Smallholding
Aonghus Johnny Choil Mhaidhc Ó Coistealbha is a market gardener from Connemara Co. Galway. An Garraí Glas is a 1-acre farm where Aonghus grows a variety of chemical-free vegetables including […]
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Webinar: The Pain and the Gain; Transitioning from High Input to Low Input Farming‘
Where do you begin when shifting your farm from high-input reliance to lower-input, nature-based practices? This session explores the practical challenges of reducing inputs while putting nature at the centre of […]
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Webinar ‘Quality over Quantity – Doing Dairy Differently’
How can small-scale dairies thrive by focusing on quality, not just quantity? This session looks at the opportunities and challenges for dairy farmers choosing micro-dairies and nature-friendly practices over large-scale, yield-driven […]
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Could the Cow Replace the Sheep in the Uplands?
This session will look at why upland grazing matters; economically and environmentally and will focus on how cattle in upland systems can be successfully managed. We will invite farmers to share […]
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Going with the Flow: Innovative Solutions for Farm Water Management
What nature-based solutions can enhance water quality and biodiversity on farms? In this session we focus on the practical measures that can have a big impact on the quality of water. […]
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Farm Walks 2025 – Tom & Michael Keane: The Value in Working With Heritage Dairy, Beef & Sheep Breeds
Tom & Michael Keane are brothers farming 135 hectares (334 ac) along a Special Area of Conservation at the Shannon Estuary in Co. Limerick. Michael focuses on dairy production whilst […]
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Farming for Nature at Winterage Weekend
The Annual Burren Winterage Weekend is taking place over the Bank holiday weekend in October. Farming for Nature will be hosting a range of events from walks, talks and cattle […]
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TAPE – Agroecology Measurement Tool Demo Event
You're invited to Talamh Beo & NOTS Presents The 1st Demonstration of the FAO TAPE a measurement tool for Agroecology in Ireland Monday 3rd November @ 2pm (Refreshments @ 1.30pm) Location: Joe […]
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BioFarm 2025 – Ireland’s Biological Farming Conference
The event will host the usual high-level mix of Irish and international speakers on the topics of biological, organic, and regenerative farming. Tickets are now on sale, with overnight hotel packages […]
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Irish Agroforestry Forum Conference 2025
Are you curious about how agroforestry can shape the future of farming on the island of Ireland? The upcoming Agroforestry Conference will bring together farmers, experts, and innovators to explore […]
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‘Can Farming Thrive in A Protected Landscape’ Ask The Farmer Online Q&A
Tony Grogan farms 22 hectares in the Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary, rearing a purebred Aberdeen Angus suckler herd under a fully organic system since 2015. With the River Aherlow, […]
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Ask the Farmer Q&A ‘What is conservation grazing and what are the benefits for commonage?’
Seánie O’Baoill is a runs a traditional sheep and cattle farm near An Fál Carrach in the Donegal Gaeltacht. He rears 150 Mayo and Connemara ewes and 8 Belted Galloway […]
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Ask the Farmer Online Q&A ‘How To Work an Intensive Dairy Farm and Create a Haven for Biodiversity’
In the heart of County Wexford, not far from the town of Gorey, Alan and Cheryl Poole are redefining what it means to be an Irish dairy farmer. Along with […]
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Introduction to Small-Scale Dairy Farming, Cheese-Making & More – Course with Síolta Chroí
Join us at Síolta Chroí and explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and more with Gyspy from Leitrim Hill Creamery.
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‘Ask the Farmer’ Online Q&A – ‘Making a Living on 3 Acres and Producing Nutrient Dense Food’
Janet and Jenny began farming together in 2016 on a 3-acre organic hillside farm. Inspired by mentor Rory McGorian, they focused on high-value crops like salads and leafy greens, initially […]
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Create a Syntropic Agroforestry System – Course With Síolta Chroí
Join us at Barry Connolly’s farm, Wattlebridge, Fermanagh to learn how to create a new syntropic agroforestry bed from scratch., prune a bed planted a year ago and use the […]
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Webinar: Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation for Beginners – With Síolta Chroí
Join Joanne Fullerton (@mycocraic) for an online session designed to demystify mushroom cultivation for those wanting to take their first steps towards growing different types of mushrooms at home. Zoom […]
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6 week Regenerative Agriculture Course with Síola Chroí
Facilitator Panel – 6 week Regenerative Agriculture Course Síolta Chroí have developed a 6-week Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture course. Over the past number of years the programme has been highly […]
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Graft Your Own Orchard – Course With Síolta Chroí
Join our Fruitnut Matthew McEvoy to gain the understanding of principles and practical skills to graft your own orchard, on any scale. This workshop will focus on apple trees and […]
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Farming for Nature Festival 2026
We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural Farming for Nature Festival (FFN) is taking place at Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois on the 22nd and 23rd June 2026. This […]