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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:The Quickening Exhibition featuring Farming For Nature Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art announces The Quickening\, a powerful new artwork by ground-breaking artist Deirdre O’Mahony. \nBringing 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\, it opens in an ambitious exhibition at The Douglas Hyde on March 29th with a Walls & Halls Tour in community spaces and farms in Carlow\, Waterford\, Kilkenny\, Tipperary\, Wicklow\, and Wexford\, from April 18th to May 4th 2024. \nMore info here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/the-quickening-exhibition-featuring-farming-for-nature-ambassadors/
LOCATION:Douglas Hyde Gallery\, The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2\, D02 PN40
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SUMMARY:National Workshop - Regenerative Agriculture in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity for researchers\, farmers\, educators and support agencies to network\, learn and discuss Regenerative Agriculture \nThis 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 the farming community\, academia and support agencies\, the workshop will facilitate discussion amongst those who share an interest in farming approaches which are compatible with environmental concerns and the fight against climate change. It will also explore challenges and opportunities for the sector and attendees will be invited to discuss results of the REGINA project and the newly developed online learning platform. \nFull agenda and registration link here 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:Midleton\, Cork
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SUMMARY:Online Q&A with Farming for Nature Ambassadors Justina & Liam Gavin
DESCRIPTION:Our next Farmer Q&A ???????????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????????????? is with Justina and Liam Gavin of Drumanilra Organic Farm and Farm Kitchens . \nThis free Q&A takes place on Tuesday\, April 9 at 8pm as part of our monthly series with Farming for Nature Ambassadors \nRegister your place – here  \nJustina and Liam Gavin run Drumanilra Organic Farm on the shores of Lough Key\, Co. Roscommon. They manage a 300-acre mixed livestock and horticulture farm. They farm a herd of pedigree Irish Dexter cattle\, a flock of Jacob sheep and a flock of laying hens. The organic animal produce is processed locally and sold direct to their customers via their farm shops/restaurants. The market garden produces organic salads and vegetables which also supply their restaurant business. A Holistic Planned Grazing system is practised on the farm and multi-species herbal leys have been sown to help regenerate soil and provide nutritionally dense food for the animals. Habitats on the farm include pockets of mature broadleaf forestry\, wetlands along the lake shore and mature. \nRead more about Justina and Liam and the Farming for Nature Ambassador programme – here 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/online-qa-with-farming-for-nature-ambassadors-justina-liam-gavin/
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SUMMARY:Organic Agroforestry Farm Walk\, Co. Laois
DESCRIPTION: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 land. He has been a Farming for Nature ambassador since 2020.  \n\nPlease share with your networks. \n\n\n\n\nThe farm walk is funded by Organic Promotion Funding provided by the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine. \nPlease email Ragna on projectsupport@irishagroforestry.ie if you have any farm walk queries.  \nThis event takes place on Saturday April 14 from 2 – 4pm. Register here
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/organic-agroforestry-farm-walk-co-laois/
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SUMMARY:NOTS: Looking at Your Land with New Eyes – with Jim Cronin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll land has potential – and in this course\, we will learn how to observe your land and farm. \nWe will be looking at pH\, fertility sources\, how to improve fertility\, the herbage of the fields\, boundaries\, stocking the land with animals\, growing crops or a garden. This course will be applicable to all land types and farm sizes. \nThe course will be held on Jim Cronin’s farm near Killaloe\, Co Clare. This is the first time this course has been held in person\, and we are expecting a big demand. \nOrganised by National Organic Training Skillnet \n  \nCourse Information:\n\nDates: Day 1: Wednesday April 17th / Day 2: Wednesday May 15th\nTimes: 10.00am to 4.30pm each day\nVenue: Jim Cronin’s Farm\, Ballyknavin\, Bridgetown\, Co Clare\nTrainer: Jim Cronin\nCost:  €100 when you sign up through NOTS\n\nCourse Content / Topics: \n\nAssessing your land\nSward health\nFertility\nNutrients\nHow to maintain the fields\nThe impact of animals\nMachinery options\, and more\n\nRegister here ASAP to secure your place
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/looking-at-your-land-with-new-eyes-with-jim-cronin/
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SUMMARY:NOTS: 4-day Biological & Regenerative Agriculture Masterclass with Dan Kittredge
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Biological Agriculture with Dan Kittredge\nNOTS 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. \nStarting from the principle that nature has been growing healthy plants and animals for hundreds of millions of years we discuss how that has worked and then dig into practical\, simple and inexpensive techniques to help improve the overall function of your farm. \nThe course will run in Ballywilliam\, Co Wexford\, across two weekends\, Saturday / Sunday April 27th & 28th\, and Saturday / Sunday June 22nd & 23rd. \nPlease note\, places are limited\, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. \nCourse Cost: €400 when you sign up through NOTS \nCourse Timetable: \nWeekend 1: \nSaturday April 27th (9.30am — 5.00pm)\nSunday April 28th (9.30am — 4.00pm)\nWeekend 2: \nSaturday June 22nd (9.30am — 5.00pm)\nSunday June 23rd (9.30am — 4.00pm)\nCourse Content / Topics Weekend 1: \nPhotosynthesis and carbon cycle to microbial symbiosis\nThe critical role of air\, water food\, minerals and microbes\, soil testing and mineral balancing\,\nMaintaining sufficient soil cover (for annuals or animals)\nMaximizing polycultures\nSeed quality\, and “early childhood development” needs of plants\nOn-site water table catchment management\, and much more\nCourse Content / Topics Weekend 2: \nSoil conductivity\, and simple recipes for ensuring it is at a high level in spring to ensure strong growth\nSoil preparation\, and natural soil amendment “fertilizers”\nInoculation and how to make your own inoculants\nBrix and its use to asses plant health in season and techniques to ensure vitality\nPlant visual analysis and nuances to guide in season management\nUnderstanding the patterns between animals and plants and phases of the life cycle\nBiochemistry and how plants build compounds and create pest and disease resistance\nHuman health and nutrition and food preparation\, and much more \nFor more course information\, email us at info@nots.ie \nSign up here ASAP to secure your place.
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/4-day-biological-regenerative-agriculture-masterclass-with-dan-kittredge/
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