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SUMMARY:Hedgerows Ireland: Introduction to Hedge Laying
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork\n\n\nCourse: Introduction to Hedge Laying\nTrainer: Steve Bass\nLocation: Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork \nHedge laying is an ancient skill\, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats for our threatened wildlife. \nThis one-day introduction programme is aimed at novice hedge layers and those whose skills might be a little rusty! \nTraining will involve a safety briefing\, an introduction to the concept and benefits of hedge laying\, and practical demonstrations and practice in the skills of hedge laying on a specially selected hedge\, on a working farm. \nTools will be provided\, but participants must wear suitable outdoor and protective clothing. \n\nMore info and booking here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/hedgerows-ireland-introduction-to-hedge-laying/
LOCATION:Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows Ireland: Introduction To Hedge Laying
DESCRIPTION:Introduction To Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork\n\n\nCourse: Introduction to Hedge Laying\nTrainer: Steve Bass\nLocation: Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork \nHedge laying is an ancient skill\, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats for our threatened wildlife. \nThis one-day introduction programme is aimed at novice hedge layers and those whose skills might be a little rusty! \nTraining will involve a safety briefing\, an introduction to the concept and benefits of hedge laying\, and practical demonstrations and practice in the skills of hedge laying on a specially selected hedge\, on a working farm. \nTools will be provided\, but participants must wear suitable outdoor and protective clothing. \n\nMORE INFO AND BOOKING HERE
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/hedgerows-ireland-introduction-to-hedge-laying-2/
LOCATION:Ballyvorisheen West\, Co. Cork
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SUMMARY:Farming for Nature Ask the Farmer Q&A Session with James Gilmartin
DESCRIPTION: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\n\nJames 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 well as a small flock of sheep. He keeps a bees and chickens too\, producing honey and eggs for local customers. As a farmer\, James doesn’t want to push the land beyond its natural capability\, thus low stocking density\, low external inputs and extensive management of the land are crucial elements of his farming system. Through the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme\, James is just one of a few farmers currently trialling NoFence cattle collars to deliver targeted grazing in an upland setting. He has installed PV panels on the shed roof. There is a small pond on the farm and James enjoys planting trees and hedges on the farm every year.\n\nIf you missed any previous sessions please view below at your leisure or follow us on our YouTube Channel to be notified when the recordings are available there:\nhttps://www.farmingfornature.ie/events/ask-the-farmer-sessions/\n\nThese events are supported by NPWS and DAFM.
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farming-for-nature-ask-the-farmer-qa-session-with-james-gilmartin/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows Ireland farm walk: Agriculture in the Nature Restoration Law
DESCRIPTION:Farm Walk: Agriculture in the Nature Restoration Law\n\n\nWhen: 10-1pm on Saturday 16th December \nWhere: Cooltrim South\, Co. Kildare – near Donadea Forest Park. Eircode will be shared with registered attendees. \nWith final negotiations of the Nature Restoration Law around the corner\, now is a vital time to learn how the agricultural sector can build towards a nature-friendly future. In particular\, how additional funding streams can enable farmers to better manage their high-diversity landscape features and increase soil organic carbon. On this farm walk\, Trevor Harris will tell the story of how his nature-friendly approach to farming promotes biodiversity and builds resilience in the soil\, all while retaining productivity. Trevor is a Farming for Nature Ambassador running a 57ha organic and biodynamic certified beef and tillage farm near Donadea\, Co. Kildare. We will see first-hand the land and practices that produce oats sent to Flavahan’s for your morning porridge\, the barley that ends up as Demeter-certified whiskey\, and the vegetables that go to Sprout Food Co. for your lunch salad! Trevor will also share the role his suckler cow herd and lowland ewe sheep flock play in his farming enterprise. We will discuss the value of healthy hedgerows and see how Trevor manages his lengths of hawthorn\, cherry\, spindle\, hazel\, oak\, and other species. Specifically\, we will see the regrowth and rejuvenation that comes from the traditional craft of hedge laying and compare it with a stretch that was coppiced to see the difference between the two approaches. \n\nMore info and booking here 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/hedgerows-ireland-farm-walk-agriculture-in-the-nature-restoration-law/
LOCATION:Cooltrim South\, Co. Kildare
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