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SUMMARY:Grow Your Farm Business With Forestry (Multiple Dates\, Locations)
DESCRIPTION:Wealth\, Wellbeing & the Wonder of Woodlands Events happening over the Autumn/Winter in  \n\n\n\nCastlebar \n\n\n\nCavan \n\n\n\nLetterkenny \n\n\n\nRoscommon \n\n\n\nSligo \n\n\n\nTipperary  \n\n\n\nTullamore \n\n\n\nWicklow \n\n\n\nFollow QR code below to register for any/all events
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/grow-your-farm-business-with-forestry-multiple-dates-locations/
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SUMMARY:Trees on Farms Farm Walks - Irish Agroforestry Forum
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Farm Walks in Tipperary (Trees on Farm) – Saturday\, Oct 4th and Killarney (FT8) – Wednesday\, Oct 15th\, which will showcase practical examples of trees on farms and agroforestry FT8. These events provide an opportunity to learn more about integrating trees for farming for productivity\, enterprise support and environmental benefits. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBoth the farm walks and the conference are funded by the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us for these important events. \n\n\n\nFor More Details and to register click the button below
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/trees-on-farms-farm-walks-irish-agroforestry-forum/
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SUMMARY:Farm Walks 2025 - Andrew Bergin '12 Years of No-Till\, Is it Worth It?'
DESCRIPTION:How can changes to machinery\, workload\, soils\, crops and biodiversity help your tillage farm thrive? \n\n\n\nAndrew Bergin farms 320 acres of tillage. He practices no-till cereals while managing the soil in a way to promote high levels of biological benefits. Andrew sows cover crops\, and is constantly trailing on farm what species work best for his soil and rotation. This is an integral part that has allowed Andrew prosper in this system that benefit both the environment and the farmer. His approach is to improve the soil structure and the microflora and insect populations in the soil. Crops include spring and winter cereals\, oil seed rape and peas. Integrated crop management is practiced to minimise the use of sprays – no insecticides have been used in the last 5 years. Pollinator strips\, 6 – 10 meters wide are in place around most of the tillage fields margins\, attracting large numbers of insects and birds. In addition\, a number of fields margins and other areas\, which were difficult to cultivate for tillage crops\, have been planted with trees – oak\, beech\, birch\, holly\, hazel\, pheasant berry etc. Some of these have been in place for over 10 years and provide excellent cover for birds. In one area the pyramid orchid has established and is flourishing. Hedgerow are diverse and managed to encourage nature. Andrew’s farm is moving away from excessive inputs and looking bring new ideas and knowledge as well as a positive focus to a type of farming generally considered less environmentally friendly. “It is important to get involved in and look at local research so we can each discover what is best for our own soils\, not what chemical is best to throw on it.”
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farm-walks-2025-andrew-bergin-12-years-of-no-till-is-it-worth-it/
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SUMMARY:Farm walks 2025 - Gerard Deegan 'Composting\, Biochar and Continuous Cover Forestry for Beef Farms'
DESCRIPTION:Gerard Deegan is a lifelong farmer from Co. Westmeath. The farm has been certified organic for over 20 years. Originally a dairy farmer\, Gerard transitioned to a mixed beef and forestry enterprise back in 2012. There is now 100 acres of forestry on the land – 50% hardwood and 50% softwood. Gerard is an advocate for diverse forestry systems\, he practices continuous cover forestry and has incorporated wildlife strips between rows of trees. There are approximately 60 different species of trees on the farm – including Norway spruce\, Scots pine\, Larch\, Douglas Fir\, Ash\, Oak\, Sycamore\, Beech and many more. Gerard won the RDS Farm Forestry Award in 2019. Additionally\, he manages a small suckler herd producing organic beef. He also keeps bees\, producing honey for neighbours and friends. \n\n\n\nGerard holds a holistic outlook on his farm\, understanding and valuing the importance of every living creature on the land – from the microscopic soil fungi to the cattle\, from the bees to the oak trees. “The bees are a lesson in life. They have taught me a lot about nature. How we are all connected\, and how everyone has a role to play\, no matter how big or small that role may be…” An advocate for the importance of community\, Gerard is involved in Social Farming and a member of Leitrim Organic Farmers Coop since 1990. \n\n\n\nGerard does composting as source of fertility for his fields as well as producing biochar from Ash trees affected by die-back. He uses mob-grazing methods to manage his grasslands. \n\n\n\nTo learn more on his various ways for farming for nature\, join us on his farm walk.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1kH1hM8FBuo \n\n\n\nAre you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don’t know where to start? Apply to the Horse’s Mouth Mentorship Scheme and get specific advice for your farm from a fellow farmer. For more info https://www.farmingfornature.ie/your-farm/advice/the-horses-mouth/ \n\n\n\nWHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS: \n\n\n\n\nThis will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer\, a look at some of the habitats/species\, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.\n\n\n\nThese walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children\, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.\n\n\n\nThese walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.\n\n\n\nDogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers\, their land and livestock when visiting. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks. \n\n\n\nFor more info on FFN events\, resources\, programmes – go to www.farmingfornature.ie
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farm-walks-2025-gerard-deegan-composting-biochar-and-continuous-cover-forestry-for-beef-farms/
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SUMMARY:Farm Walks 2025 - Aonghus Ó' Coistealbha: The Business of Chemical Free Market Gardening on A Smallholding
DESCRIPTION:Aonghus Johnny Choil Mhaidhc Ó Coistealbha is a market gardener from Connemara Co. Galway. An Garraí Glas is a 1-acre farm where Aonghus grows a variety of chemical-free vegetables including lettuce/salad leaves\, onions\, tomatoes\, radishes\, herbs and more. A tremendous amount of vegetables are grown from a small space\, not to mention a challenging landscape with plenty of stone and a strong Atlantic prevailing wind. All of the fresh produce grown is sold to local shops and restaurants\, as well as in the on-farm shop. Aonghus is particularly interested in regenerative farming; composting\, soil health and building fertility is of utmost importance to this farming system. Compost is made on the farm using food waste from local café’s and restaurants\, seaweed and other organic material from the land. Aonghus is passionate about his local Gaeltacht community and has worked hard to educate the local community in terms of where their food comes from and how it is grown. His mission is to produce high quality\, fresh and nutritious veg for the local community. He is open and willing to share his farming advice and story with anyone who would like to learn\, and he takes a number of interns and volunteers on the farm every year. \n\n\n\nTo learn more on his various strategies for farming for nature\, join us on his farm walk. \n\n\n\nAre you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don’t know where to start? Apply to the Horse’s Mouth Mentorship Scheme and get specific advice for your farm from a fellow farmer. For more info https://www.farmingfornature.ie/your-farm/advice/the-horses-mouth/ \n\n\n\nWHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS: \n\n\n\n\nThis will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer\, a look at some of the habitats/species\, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.\n\n\n\nThese walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children\, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.\n\n\n\nThese walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.\n\n\n\nDogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers\, their land and livestock when visiting. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks. \n\n\n\nFor more info on FFN events\, resources\, programmes – go to www.farmingfornature.ie
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farm-walks-2025-aonghus-o-coistealbha-the-business-of-chemical-free-market-gardening-on-a-smallholding/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Pain and the Gain; Transitioning from High Input to Low Input Farming‘
DESCRIPTION:Where do you begin when shifting your farm from high-input reliance to lower-input\, nature-based practices? This session explores the practical challenges of reducing inputs while putting nature at the centre of your farm system. We’ll look at the motivations and lessons learned from farmers who have made this transition. Key takeaways will highlight how working with nature can cut costs\, build resilience\, and help you identify practical steps you can take today. 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/webinar-the-pain-and-the-gain-transitioning-from-high-input-to-low-input-farming/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar 'Quality over Quantity – Doing Dairy Differently'
DESCRIPTION:How can small-scale dairies thrive by focusing on quality\, not just quantity? This session looks at the opportunities and challenges for dairy farmers choosing micro-dairies and nature-friendly practices over large-scale\, yield-driven systems. We’ll explore how producing premium\, niche products with nature at the core can create value\, resilience\, and strong connections with customers. Key insights will share what motivates farmers on this path\, lessons learned along the way\, and practical steps to get started.  
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/webinar-quality-over-quantity-doing-dairy-differently/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:Could the Cow Replace the Sheep in the Uplands? 
DESCRIPTION:This session will look at why upland grazing matters; economically and environmentally and will focus on how cattle in upland systems can be successfully managed. We will invite farmers to share their stories and what lessons they have learned from upland farms north and south. We will delve into everything from breed types to stocking densities and grazing quality\, as well as outcomes for nature. 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/could-the-cow-replace-the-sheep-in-the-uplands/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T210000
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CREATED:20251017T102515Z
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SUMMARY:Going with the Flow: Innovative Solutions for Farm Water Management 
DESCRIPTION:What nature-based solutions can enhance water quality and biodiversity on farms? In this session we focus on the practical measures that can have a big impact on the quality of water. We will have examples from livestock and dairy farmers innovating with wetland restoration\, buffer zones and swales\, demonstrating that there are options that can benefit both nature and farm productivity. 
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/going-with-the-flow-innovative-solutions-for-farm-water-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T133000
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SUMMARY:Farm Walks 2025 - Tom & Michael Keane: The Value in Working With Heritage Dairy\, Beef & Sheep Breeds
DESCRIPTION:Tom & 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. \n\n\n\nTo learn more on their various strategies for farming for nature\, join us on their farm walk.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gx3m7g84Lm8 \n\n\n\nAre you starting out on your nature-friendly farming journey and don’t know where to start? Apply to the Horse’s Mouth Mentorship Scheme and get specific advice for your farm from a fellow farmer. For more info https://www.farmingfornature.ie/your-farm/advice/the-horses-mouth/ \n\n\n\nWHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS: \n\n\n\n\nThis will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer\, a look at some of the habitats/species\, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.\n\n\n\nThese walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children\, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.\n\n\n\nThese walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.\n\n\n\nDogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers\, their land and livestock when visiting. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks. \n\n\n\nFor more info on FFN events\, resources\, programmes – go to www.farmingfornature.ie
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farm-walks-2025-tom-michael-keane-the-value-in-working-with-heritage-dairy-beef-sheep-breeds/
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SUMMARY:Farming for Nature at Winterage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Burren Winterage Weekend is taking place over the Bank holiday weekend in October. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFarming for Nature will be hosting a range of events from walks\, talks and cattle drives and promises to be a wonderful weekend. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, the program and how to buy your tickets – click the link below
URL:https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events-calendar-event/farming-for-nature-at-winterage-weekend/
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