Growing
Innovation
Network

Farmers working together to drive innovation in agriculture

About the GrowIN pilot

Northern Ireland farmer-led innovation

We are a network of farmers in Northern Ireland who believe that agriculture can lead the way in tackling the food, climate, nature and health crises facing society. We are a farmer-led movement focused on working together, helping each other, sharing stories, ideas and knowledge to drive innovation.

This is a trial run to see if there is an appetite amongst farmers and farming organisations in Northern Ireland to work together in a positive and collaborative way to drive innovation.

We are particularly interested in soil health, biological farming systems, carbon, agroforestry, regenerative grazing, sustainable livestock systems and increasing crop and horticultural production.

Before farming is forced to change, let's make it a force for change.

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Upcoming Events

Managing rising costs on beef and sheep farms: Kircubbin
Thu, 19 May
Sam Chesney
19 May, 14:00 – 19:00
Sam Chesney, 49 Inishargy Rd, Kircubbin, Newtownards BT22 2RQ
With the impact of rising input costs being felt across the industry, CAFRE are hosting several events to consider what can be done on-farm to mitigate rising costs. The events will be hosted at four farms across Northern Ireland in mid-May and are and are open to the farming public.
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Managing rising costs on beef and sheep farms: Stranocum
Fri, 20 May
John McHenry
20 May, 14:00 – 19:00
John McHenry, 34 Knockmore Rd, Stranocum, Ballymoney BT53 8QG
With the impact of rising input costs being felt across the industry, CAFRE are hosting several events to consider what can be done on-farm to mitigate rising costs. The events will be hosted at four farms across Northern Ireland in mid-May and are and are open to the farming public.
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Soil Lab with John McCormick of Helen's Bay Organics.
Tue, 24 May
Zoom
24 May, 19:00 – 20:00
Zoom
Hosted by Belfast Food Network, this will be an open discussion with opportunity to ask questions
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An introduction to organic farming: Traditional farming with modern technology
Wed, 08 Jun
Culmore Organic Farm, Kilrea
08 Jun, 10:00 – 12:00
Culmore Organic Farm, Kilrea, Bann Rd, Coleraine BT51 5RY, UK
Join us for a farm walk and training session with organic farmer David Laughlin at Culmore Organic Farm and the team from the Soil Association.
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Flax Harvest
Fri, 12 Aug
107 Pomeroy Rd
12 Aug, 10:00
107 Pomeroy Rd, 107 Pomeroy Rd, Cookstown BT80 9EY, UK
Join us for our annual flax harvest.
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