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Ask the Farmer Q&A with Justina and Liam Gavin
14th March 2024
‘Running a field to fork farm’ with Justina and Liam Gavin Next up in our Ask the Farmer Q&A sessions. 9th April at 8pm. Just Register here Liam and Justina 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
Farming for Nature Welcomes Laois Dairy Farmer to the Network
4th March 2024
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Laois farmer, David to their growing Ambassador network. I am honoured to be a Farming For Nature Ambassador and part of the Network. My late father George had a huge interest in nature and the environment as well as being a good farmer. I am striving to continue his legacy. Can you farm relatively intensively and in harmony with nature? I believe you can. David
New video on planting whitethorn hedges
20th February 2024
See here our new educational video on planting whitethorn hedges. This educational video outlines how to plant a whitethorn hedge and why it is beneficial to your farm. It includes how to assess your site, the importance of soil fertility, planting and pruning, how do you manage weeds etc The video shows Clare-based Farming for Nature Ambassador Jim Cronin teaching a whitethorn hedging course on his farm and his top tips on the above.
Ask the Farmer Q&A with David Kerr
20th February 2024
‘Running an intensive dairy farm with space for nature’ Register here David Kerr is a commercial dairy farmer from Ballyfin Co Laois. The 70-ha farm is comprised of mixed land ranging from good grassland to wet heavy land to cutaway bog. David milks 150 cross-bred cows, “following the old farming mantra of one cow to the acre”. He also keeps a small flock of Dorset Horn sheep on the farm. 20% of the land has
Farming for Nature Welcomes Galway Sheep Farmer to the Network
1st February 2024
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Galway farmer, Blátnaid Gallagher to their growing Ambassador network. “As an Farming For Nature Ambassador, it is an opportunity for me to share with other farmers and non-farming nature enthusiasts, my joy of growing food, whilst treasuring our natural environment and its bounty. As a custodian of our beautiful Irish countryside being a FFN ambassador, affords me a platform to showcase how we can produce
Ask the Farmer Q&A with Blatnaid Gallagher
16th January 2024
‘Growing Biofibre: Farming with Ireland’s Native Sheep Breed’ with Galway farmer Blatnaid Gallagher. 13th February 2023 8pm Free to attend, just register on Zoom here Blátnaid Gallagher and her husband Niall manage a diverse farm with a range of different habitats such as woodland, permanent pasture, bogland and rewilded land. Blátnaid runs a small flock of pedigree Galway ewes, producing organic lamb and Galway wool. The farm is very extensively managed, with no chemicals used and external
Planting a Whitethorn Hedge course
9th January 2024
Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin When Wednesday 7th of February 2024, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Book here What The course will cover: Sourcing the plants Assessing your site Soil fertility Weed control Planting and pruning Aftercare of the hedge Where Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Price: €80 (places limited to 20 people, 25% discount for farmers that have been on our Horse’s Mouth mentorship programme or our Ambassadors) Details: On the day we will
We are hiring!
5th January 2024
Farming For Nature are looking for a new Programmes Officer to join our team. Please find the full job description HERE The suitable person for this role is expected to be highly efficient and motivated, diligent, a positive communicator and able to work independently. The job is to support the delivery of the various programmes run by Farming For Nature and help contribute to our growing ambitions and development of the organisation. This is largely a desk-based administration
Farming for Nature Welcomes Laois Dairy Farmer to the Network
4th January 2024
The Farming for Nature (FFN) project is delighted to welcome Laois farmer, Bruce Thompson to their growing Ambassador network. “Being awarded a Farming For Nature Ambassadorship is a deeply gratifying award. It reaffirms to me that nature-friendly, sustainable practices can be integrated in to a KPI-driven business framework delivering economic, stewardship and social goals. This recognition encourages me to continue innovating and advocating for eco-conscious methods in an evolving agricultural landscape” Bruce Thompson on being awarded
Course: Planting a Whitethorn Hedge
19th December 2023
Planting a Whitethorn Hedge with Jim Cronin When Wednesday 7th of February 2024, 10 am to 3.30 pm. Book here What The course will cover: Sourcing the plants Assessing your site Soil fertility Weed control Planting and pruning Aftercare of the hedge Where Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Price: €80 (places limited to 20 people, 25% discount for farmers that have been on our Horse’s Mouth mentorship programme or our Ambassadors) Details: On the day we will