News
New video on managing your riparian zone
20th September 2023
See here our new video on managing your Riparian Zone for Nature This educational video outlines different types of riparian zones that can may occur on your farm: 1. A grassland riparian zone found alongside a linear pond 2. A woodland riparian zone located beside a river 3. A woodland riparian zone located in an area of streams/wet ground The video highlights how Tipperary-based Farming for Nature Ambassador Michael Hickey manages the riparian zones on
Annual Farming For Nature Gathering
20th September 2023
This year’s date & location: The Town Hall, Gort, Co.Galway 28th October 2023. The annual Farming For Nature Gathering and network day will be held on Saturday of the October Bank Holiday, in the Burren, Co.Clare & Galway as part of the Burren Winterage Weekend each year. This will be a day of farm walks and panel discussions held between 10am-5pm, followed by entertainment (with very special guests) and the annual Farming For Nature Ambassador Awards from
Farming for Nature Welcomes Mayo Mixed Farmer to the Network
16th August 2023
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Mayo farmer, Eamon McDonagh and his family to their growing Ambassador network. “This farm is a testament to what can be achieved when a love of nature is coupled with a passion for local, sustainable food and when diversification is championed over specialisation.” says Eamon McDonagh. The McDonagh family run an organic mixed farm in county Mayo. They keep cows, sheep, pigs, ducks and hens.
See our new ‘Why Soil Matters’ animation here
2nd August 2023
Why Soil Matters – and how to improve it is a short animation on why good healthy soil is important to all of us and how as a livestock or arable farmer you can improve it on your land for the benefit of your land, your community and the planet. This video is relevant to farmers, gardeners, students and anyone with an interest in soil. View below:
See our Autumn Newsletter here
2nd August 2023
If you wish to see what we are up to over this next months, news and events you can get involved in: view our Autumn Newsletter 2023 go Here.
Farming for Nature Welcomes Tipperary Dairy Farmer to the Network
11th July 2023
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Tipperary farmer, Pat Mulrooney to their growing Ambassador network. I have used no artificial sprays or nitrogen on my land in over 30 years and I still manage to work a profitable dairy business, says Pat Mulrooney. Pat Mulrooney is a lifelong farmer who runs an organic dairy farm near Clonmel County Tipperary. Originally a conventional tillage farmer, Pat transitioned to organic in 1987 and
Farming for Nature Welcomes Cavan Farmer to the Network
6th June 2023
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Cavan farmer, Gerry Fitzsimons to their growing Ambassador network. “It’s an honour to be a chosen member of Farming For Nature. As a child I was privileged to see and hear the corncrake – a species that our modern farming methods banished ,also the curlew and snipe to the extent that that I haven’t heard the snipe “drumming” for more than 25yrs. For my 60th
Farming for Nature Welcomes Cork Farmers to the network
8th May 2023
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Cork farmers, Paul McCormick and Jacinta French to their growing Ambassador network. Every day bring new things on our farm to see; birds, plants, animals, insects, fungi. There is always something to discover when you open your eyes to the different forms of nature on your farm, and always ways of creating new places for nature to thrive. Farming For Nature has shown us we
The Horse’s Mouth 2023 application now open
3rd May 2023
This farmer to farmer mentorship on how to improve biodiversity and remain productive on your farms is now open for applications View page here Farming For Nature (FFN) are delighted to announce the 2023 Horse’s Mouth farmer to farmer mentorship is now open for applications until the 10th June. The advisory service is available for 50 farm across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers. “Many farmers have asked us for a fellow
Farm Walks Are Back for the 2023 Season
25th April 2023
Onsight Insights are a series of farm walks whereby a number of Farming for Nature (FFN) Ambassadors will showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land, as well as highlight their practical on-farm actions to support biodiversity and climate. View walks and book here These walks are a great opportunity to meet likeminded farmers and to gain an insight into the creative and inspiring ways that farmers are working to incorporate,