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SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Webinars with Farming for Nature Austria
DESCRIPTION:Our partner organisation Farming for Nature Austria is running a series of Kitchen Table Talks with Irish\, Austrian and Lithuanian Farming for Nature Ambassadors over 6 nights \n\n\n\n13th January: No-till farming in times of climate change 7:30 pm (Ireland) / 8:30 pm (Austria): \n\n\n\nWith arable farmers Andrew Bergin from Ireland and Johannes Zauner from Austria. \n\n\n\n20th January\, 7:30 pm (Ireland) / 8:30 pm (Austria): \n\n\n\nRestoration of grassland habitats \n\n\n\nWith upland farmer Michael Keegan from Ireland and organic farmer Jakob Mayer from Austria \n\n\n\n27th January\, 7:30 pm (Ireland) / 8:30 pm (Austria): \n\n\n\nThe farm as a meeting place: social farming and creative learning \n\n\n\nWith organic farmers Ailbhe Gerrard from Ireland and Angelina Pucher from Austria
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/kitchen-table-webinars-with-farming-for-nature-austria/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Farmer Online Q&A with Michael and Tom Keane 'Working with Heritage Breeds on the Farm'
DESCRIPTION:Tom & Michael keep heritage native breeds on their respective dairy and beef farms. \n\n\n\nThey carefully manage their livestock to protect the unique habitats and flora that grow there on the farm.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom & Michael Keane are brothers farming 135 hectares (334 ac) along a Special Area of Conservation at the Shannon Estuary in Co. Limerick. Michael focuses on dairy production whilst Tom focuses on beef and sheep. \n\n\n\nThey are big proponents of rare breeds and exclusively rear natives such as Droimeann and Shorthorn cattle and Galway sheep. Tom has been observing Droimeann traits over time to improve the herds genetics and have noted that they are low maintenance and can ‘mind themselves’. They have ‘good longevity\, are fertile and have plenty of milk when crossbred’. The dairy farm has been organic for over two decades and supplies the Little Milk Company. The beef and sheep farm\, also organic\, supplies weanlings to finishers. Livestock are all completely grass-fed. \n\n\n\nTheir farms are located in a landscape similar to the Burren\, with a vast array of habitats\, including a very rare brackish lagoon situated on karst limestones. Most of the unique flora found in the Burren can be found on their land too and they have hosted many botanists and researchers interested in these rare species. They are in ACRES and are actively engaged with conservation efforts through the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. Amongst other things\, they have installed otter holts and provided accommodation for the Lesser Horseshoe Bat. Rare plants such as the Bee and Butterfly Orchids\, thrive in their species rich grasslands. They propagate native trees from seed\, particularly Hazel and plant them into scrub. \n\n\n\nThey both have a deep connection to nature and are incredibly knowledgeable about the ecological and cultural history of their area.
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/ask-the-farmer-online-qa-with-michael-and-tom-keane-working-with-heritage-breeds-on-the-farm/
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SUMMARY:Postgraduate Diploma/ M.Sc. Organic and Biological Agriculture (40% funded)
DESCRIPTION:NOTS are delighted to be partnering with South East Technological University (SETU) to offer funding toward the MSc in Organic and Biological Agriculture and its’ individual modules\, which is having its next module intake in January 2025 for the following modules: \n\n\n\n\nFood\, Health & Nutrition SE52A\n\n\n\nLivestock Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture SE51Y\n\n\n\nProtected Crop Production in Organic and Biological Horticulture SE52N\n\n\n\nResearch Methods & Dissertation\n\n\n\n\nEach individually certified module within the Masters programme will run for 12 weeks\, and will consist of webinars\, virtual sessions\, with laboratory and field assessments and farm visits during each programme period. \n\n\n\nCourse Fees: \n\n\n\nNOTS are providing 40% funding toward all Module fees for eligible participants. Once course fees are paid to NOTS\, we will issue a funding letter and confirm with SETU that you are a NOTS member and we will take care of your fees from there. \n\n\n\nMore Information: \n\n\n\nVisit the SETU course page for more: https://www.wit.ie/courses/msc-postgrad-diploma-in-organic-and-biological-agriculture or email info@nots.ie for more information on signing up\, and on the full MSc in Organic and Biological Agriculture.
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/postgraduate-diploma-m-sc-organic-and-biological-agriculture-40-funded/
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SUMMARY:Organic Farming Principles Course with NOTS
DESCRIPTION:Various locations: check out nots.ie for more details \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Production Principles. The practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified\, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, places are limited\, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. \n\n\n\nCourse Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Content / Modules: \n\n\n\nOrganic Scheme requirements \n\n\n\nReview the origin and history of organic production \n\n\n\nState the principles of organic production \n\n\n\nInterpret the Organic Standards \n\n\n\nHow to complete an organic conversion plan \n\n\n\nAssess the economic viability and market opportunities for organic production. \n\n\n\nPreparing a business plan for farmers considering conversion \n\n\n\nBackground to organic production \n\n\n\nPrinciples of organic production \n\n\n\nOrganic Standards \n\n\n\nEconomics of organic production
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/organic-farming-principles-course-with-nots/
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