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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, a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for freshwater pearl mussels, bordering his land, Tony manages the farm with precision and care, adapting his methods to […]
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 cows across upland commonage, coastal lowlands, and on Toraigh Island. He has been a phenomenal local leader advocating for proper upland management be added to […]
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 their three children, they run a conventional but nature-conscious dairy system, milking 72 cows across 103 acres. While their system is intensive and high-performing, over […]
Join us at Síolta Chroí and explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and more with Gyspy from Leitrim Hill Creamery.
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 selling to local supermarkets and restaurants, and now manage over 1.5 acres of outdoor production beds while also planting thousands of trees. In 2019, they […]
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 prunings to plant the new bed!
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 link will be provided a few days before the event.
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 successful, bringing more farmers into the conversation around regenerative agriculture and supporting the transition towards more resilient farming systems. Building on this success, 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 is suitable for beginners and those more experienced!
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 farmer-led gathering aims to provide a space for farmers to learn, connect, share knowledge, and explore practical, nature-based approaches to farming. The focus will be […]
Step Inside the Gate and discover the stories behind Ireland’s most inspiring nature-friendly farms. For one day only, Farming for Nature farmers across the country will open their gates, inviting […]