Multiple Dates & Venues Feb - Tipperary March - Cavan, Leitrim, Kerry, Westmeath, Carlow, Roscommon, Mayo April - Sligo Learn 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 […]
The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art announces The Quickening, a powerful new artwork by ground-breaking artist Deirdre O’Mahony. Bringing together urgent conversations, original music and moving image, The Quickening responds to issues facing farming, food production and consumption, in the face of present ecological and climate crises. A nationwide project, the culmination of over three years of research, […]
A unique opportunity for researchers, farmers, educators and support agencies to network, learn and discuss Regenerative Agriculture This workshop will offer a unique opportunity for researchers, farmers, educators, and support agencies to network, learn and discuss Regenerative Agriculture along with our REGINA Erasmus+ European partners from Hungary, Italy, Slovenia and Greece. With guest speakers from […]
Our next Farmer Q&A ???????????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????????????? is with Justina and Liam Gavin of Drumanilra Organic Farm and Farm Kitchens . This free Q&A takes place on Tuesday, April 9 at 8pm as part of our monthly series with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Register your place - here Justina and Liam Gavin […]
John Mc Hugh’s dairy and tillage farm consists of 230 acres. He has been farming organically since 2015. He practises holistic grazing and incorporates the principles of permaculture and agroforestry. Fruit and nut trees are being used to line access roadways and pastures are allowed to flower and seed to promote more diversity on the […]
Join legendary market gardener Jim Cronin for a 2-day Masterclass in Looking at Your Land with New Eyes – looking at grassland management for smallholders & new entrants on his farm in Co Clare in 2024. All land has potential – and in this course, we will learn how to observe your land and farm. […]
Principles of Biological Agriculture with Dan Kittredge NOTS are delighted to confirm that Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, for an in-depth, 4-day masterclass in the Principles of Biological Agriculture Systems. Starting from the principle that nature has been growing healthy plants and animals for hundreds of millions of years we discuss how […]
Throughout May 2024, The National Biodiversity Data Centre will be celebrating the value of the native species-rich hedgerows network that crisscross the Irish landscape. Events include a Future Farm walk on Wednesday 15 May, 11am. On the farm of Shay Ryan, New Ross, Co Wexford. In partnership with Wexford County Council’s Climate Action Week, Teagasc […]