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SUMMARY:FFN: Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin
DESCRIPTION:Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin \nWhat: The course will cover: \n\nSourcing the plants\nAssessing your site\nSoil fertility\nWeed control\nPlanting and pruning\nAftercare of the hedge\n\nWhen: Wednesday 7th of February 2024\, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Includes refreshments but bring your own lunch \nWhere: Bridgetown\, Killaloe\, Co. Clare. \nPrice: €80 (places limited to 20 people\, 25% discount for farmers that have been on our Horse’s Mouth mentorship programme or our Ambassadors) \nBooking: Click here to book a place on this course. \nDetails:\nOn the day we will be planting a hedge so this will be very much a hands-on course. We will also look at and asses whitethorn hedges of various ages on Jim’s farm.\nThe whitethorn-dominated hedge is an integral part of the Irish landscape\, biodiversity-rich at all times of the year and pleasing to the eye\, but it also has various traditions attached to it. \nAbout the tutor:\nJim Cronin has a 16-acre organic market garden farm in Co. Clare where he has been applying biological agriculture principles for the last 30 years while maintaining many of the traditional methods of farming. Jim’s entire farming ethos is seamlessly entwined with nature conservation. Not only does he create a habitat for pollinators and wildlife\, but also for all the unseen worms and micro-organisms which are fundamental to growing crops and sustaining life above ground.\nJim has a small suckler herd and 2 working horses that help work the land and provide essential manure for soil fertility. Jim is both a teacher and a commercial grower of fruit and vegetables. He combines old traditions with new knowledge and methods\, proving that you can generate a good commercial yield from a small area without compromising nature. He has distilled his farm knowledge down to an exact science and created a bank of wisdom which he is skilled in sharing. Everything Jim does as a farmer is a deliberate move to try to harness the resources that nature already offers us in terms of soil health\, pest control and crop growth.
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/ffn-planting-a-whitethorn-hedge-with-jim-cronin/
LOCATION:Bridgetown\, Killaloe\, Co. Clare
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SUMMARY:Farming For Nature Northern Ireland: Meet Our Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us as we introduce six new ‘Farming for Nature Ambassadors’ who have embraced innovative practices that balance agriculture with nature. \nThere will be a chance to view footage showcasing their farms\, where a commitment to environmental stewardship takes centre stage. Then hear from the ambassadors\, who are exploring firsthand the effectiveness of farming methods that prioritise biodiversity\, sustainability and resilience on an environmental and economic level. Don’t miss this opportunity to glean valuable insights\, share experiences\, and be inspired by the potential of “Farming for Nature.” \nWatch the video to Meet our six new Farming for Nature Ambassadors in Northern Ireland \nThis project has been funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shared Island Civic Society Fund with support from the Burrenbeo Trust and The Farming for Nature Project. \n  \nBook Tickets here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farming-for-nature-northern-ireland-meet-our-ambassadors/
LOCATION:BT4 1HE\, Boundary Brewing\, Portview Trade Centre\, Belfast\, BT4 1HE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:NOTS - Organic Farming Principles
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Dates & Venues \nFeb – Tipperary \nMarch – Cavan\, Leitrim\, Kerry\, Westmeath\, Carlow\, Roscommon\, Mayo \nApril – Sligo \nLearn 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 Farming Scheme. \n  \nFor more info\, click here \n  \n 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/nots-organic-farming-principles/
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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-4/
LOCATION:Monageer\, Co. Wexford
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SUMMARY:Food Resource Efficiency Decision support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MTU researchers are currently involved in a collaboration with UCD and FoodCloud on SFI-funded research\, “Food Resource Efficiency Decision support” (FRED) project\, looking at preventing food waste and strengthening sustainability from a whole food supply chain “farm to fork” perspective. \n\nThey are running two workshops at MTU Kerry (Tralee)  that will support farmers and the fishing community to forge links with others in their own sector and other sectors\, e.g. food service\, prioritise their needs regarding sustainability of their farms and their sectors\, and develop solutions with their peers and our research team. \n\nThe first workshop on March 4th will focus on fruit and vegetable growers\, fishing businesses\, and hospitality/food service businesses – registration here \n\nThe second\, on May 7th\, will focus on livestock and poultry producers – registration here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/food-resource-efficiency-decision-support-workshop/
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