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SUMMARY:Farming For Nature Ask The Farmer Q&A Session With Bruce Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Ask the Farmer Q&A Session with Bruce Thompson – Dung beetles and other actions for biodiversity on a dairy farm – on the 9th January at 8pm. More information on Bruce’s farm here.  Register here.\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-bruce-thompson/
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SUMMARY:NOTS - Organic Farming Principles (Cork)
DESCRIPTION:More info and booking here \nLearn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with our 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by ACA Organic Specialist Mary Lynch\, this practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified\, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. \nThe course will run in Kilmurry GAA Club\, Kilmurry\, Co Cork\, across two weekends\, Friday / Saturday January 12th\, 13th\, 26th & 27th. \nPlease note\, places are limited\, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. \nCourse Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS \nCourse Timetable: \nWeekend 1: \n\nFriday January 12th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 13th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nWeekend 2: \n\nFriday January 26th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 27th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nCourse Content / Modules: \n\nReview the origin and history of organic production\nState the principles of organic production\nInterpret the Organic Standards\nHow to complete an organic conversion plan\nAssess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production\nPreparing a business plan for farmers considering conversion\nBackground to organic production\nPrinciples of organic production\nOrganic Standards\nEconomics of organic production\nOrganic Scheme requirements
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-farming-principles-cork/
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SUMMARY:NOTS: Organic Farming Principles (Galway)
DESCRIPTION:More info and booking here \nLearn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with our 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by legendary organic grower and author Klaus Laitenberger\, this practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified\, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. \nThe course will run in the Ard Ri House Hotel\, Tuam\, Co Galway\, across two weekends\, Friday / Saturday January 12th\, 13th\, 26th & 27th. \nPlease note\, places are limited\, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. \nCourse Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS \nCourse Timetable: \nWeekend 1: \n\nFriday January 12th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 13th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nWeekend 2: \n\nFriday January 26th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 27th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nCourse Content / Modules: \n\nReview the origin and history of organic production\nState the principles of organic production\nInterpret the Organic Standards\nHow to complete an organic conversion plan\nAssess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production\nPreparing a business plan for farmers considering conversion\nBackground to organic production\nPrinciples of organic production\nOrganic Standards\nEconomics of organic production\nOrganic Scheme requirements
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-farming-principles-galway/
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SUMMARY:NOTS Organic Farming Principles (Leitrim )
DESCRIPTION:More info and booking here \nLearn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Production Principles. Taught by Andrew Chilton\, the practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified\, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. \nThe course will run in the Drumshanbo Enterprise Centre\, Drumshanbo\, Co. Leitrim across two weekends\, Friday / Saturday January 12th\, 13th\, 26th & 27th. \nPlease note\, places are limited\, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. \nCourse Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS \nCourse Timetable: \nWeekend 1: \n\nFriday January 12th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 13th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nWeekend 2 : \n\nFriday January 26th (Classroom Session 5.30pm – 9:30pm)\nSaturday January 27th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)\n\nCourse Content / Modules: \n\nReview the origin and history of organic production\nState the principles of organic production\nInterpret the Organic Standards\nHow to complete an organic conversion plan\nAssess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production.\nPreparing a business plan for farmers considering conversion\nBackground to organic production\nPrinciples of organic production\nOrganic Standards\nEconomics of organic production\nOrganic Scheme requirements
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-farming-principles-leitrim/
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows Ireland: Introduction to Hedge Laying
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Hedge Laying – Monageer\, Co. Wexford\n\n\nCourse: Introduction to Hedge Laying\nTrainer: Eoin Donnelly\nLocation: Monageer\, Co. Wexford \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. \nMore info and booking here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/hedgerows-ireland-introduction-to-hedge-laying-3/
LOCATION:Monageer\, Co. Wexford
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SUMMARY:NOTS: Organic Market Gardening 2024 – with Jim Cronin
DESCRIPTION:More info and booking here \nTaught by legendary horticultural expert Jim Cronin\, this QQI Level 5 course will equip participants with the knowledge and work methods of how to set up\, cultivate and finance a plot\, polytunnel\, or field for supplying a farmer’s market\, restaurant or a box scheme with vegetables and herbs throughout the year. \nThe course follows the growing season\, and is open to complete beginners as well as more experienced gardeners\, growers\, and farmers with an interest in market gardening. \nDates & Time:\nEvery second Wednesday from January 31st to September 25th inclusive \nThe dates are as follows:\n \n\n31st January\n14th / 28th February\n13th / 27th March\n10th / 24th April\n8th / 22nd May\n5th / 19th June\n3rd / 17th / 31st July\n14th / 28th August\n11th / 25th September\n\nAccreditation:\nThe course in 2024 will be at QQI Level 5 (Fruit & Vegetable Production – QQI Code 5N2552). \nTrainer:\nJim Cronin \nVenue:\nBridgetown\, Killaloe\, Co Clare\, V94 EH50 \nCost:\n€750 when you book through NOTS\nFull price of the course is €1\,060 – less NOTS funding which leaves the cost of the course at €750 payable to NOTS. \nCourse Content / Modules: \n\nOrganic Principles & Horticultural Principles; Composting; Crop calendar; Crop rotation; Cultural details for each crop; Field crops; Green Manures; Harvesting; Herbs; Horticultural machinery & hand tools; Marketing & Pricing; Pest and disease control using organic methods; Plant raising; Planting techniques; Product sources; Propagation; Protected cropping; Soil fertility and cultivation; Sourcing seeds & selecting varieties; Sowing / Sowing plan
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-market-gardening-2024-with-jim-cronin/
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