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Upcoming Events
Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 20:30webinar
Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 21:30webinar
Mon, 07 OctBoho Community Hall07 Oct 2024, 09:45 – 15:00Boho Community Hall, 174 Boho Rd, Tullyholvin Lower, Enniskillen BT74 5BB, UK
Past Events
- Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 20:30webinarToday education increasingly happens alone, indoors and often in front of screens. But farm-based education offers a unique opportunity to reconnect people to the natural and human ecosystems that we all rely on.
- Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 21:30webinarThe Ulster Farmers’ Union in conjunction with Kilwaughter Lime, is hosting a ‘What action to take from a soil report: use it, don’t file it’ webinar via Zoom on Tuesday 24 September, 8pm.
- Mon, 07 OctBoho Community Hall07 Oct 2024, 09:45 – 15:00Boho Community Hall, 174 Boho Rd, Tullyholvin Lower, Enniskillen BT74 5BB, UKWorkshop on improving soil health, reducing reliance on costly artificial inputs and adopting more resilient livestock grazing systems, with Niels Scorfield.
Sat, 07 SeptThe sheddings07 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 23:50The sheddings, 64 Munie Rd, Glenarm, Ballymena BT44 0BL, UKIt all starts with the soil at the core of this event. Hear from international and local speakers, with keynotes from Greg Judy; grazing rancher, USA and Understanding Ag's team Kyle & Stuart from the UK. Alongside talks there are lots of outside activities and demos to take part in.
Thu, 29 AugCookstown29 Aug 2024, 17:30 – 20:00Cookstown, 52 Drum Rd, Cookstown BT80 8QS, UKJohann Tasker poses audience questions to a panel including very own Bronagh O'Kane, Prof John Gilliland and John McClenaghan. This is a free event but you need to apply to be in the audience. There will be light refreshments.
Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 20:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 16:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
Thu, 04 JulCookstown04 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Cookstown, 35 Lower Kildress Rd, Cookstown BT80 9RN, UKThis workshop session will help us understand our soil test analysis results. Discussing the role of nutrients and their function in our soils. Including guidance on how to address issues in accordance with our soil types and farm systems.
Wed, 12 JunLocation is TBD12 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00Location is TBDNFFN are running a technical workshop with Dr Richard Binks on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and learn about attracting an abundance of beneficial insects into your crop systems. At Acton Farms, Newry. Location in booking link.
Sat, 01 JunFinnebrogue Woods / Fodder NI01 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 23:50Finnebrogue Woods / Fodder NI, 26 Killyleagh Rd, Downpatrick BT30 9BL, UKGrowIN invites you for a summer social gathering for the eagerly anticipated 'Six Inches of Soil' documentary movie at the stunning Finnebrogue Woods. Tickets only £20 include food & refreshments.
Wed, 08 Maywebinar08 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30webinarYou may know Silas better as @grassfed_farmer on social channels. He is very active on instagram sharing videos of the farm. They farm native breeds; angus, shorthorn and some stabiliser, all on a grass based system. Grazing most of the year with the help of bale grazing plots over the winter.
Sat, 27 AprMonaghan27 Apr 2024, 12:00 – 14:00Monaghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, IrelandPoultry and Agroforestry Walk Co Monaghan. Sat 27th of April 2024 12-2 pm Registration is essential. Register Now 🌳🐔 Join the Irish Agroforestry Forum for a captivating Poultry and Agroforestry Walk in Co Monaghan on Sat, April 27th, 12-2 pm. 🐔🌳
Fri, 22 MarROOM 02/018, Queens Uni Belfast22 Mar 2024, 11:00 – 13:00ROOM 02/018, Queens Uni Belfast, 7, 9 College Park E, Belfast BT7 1PS, UKThe first ever accelerator programme for community farms in NI has just ended. The programme, called ‘Cultivating Community Farming’ provided support and resources to help community farms grow and thrive. Come along to hear about this project.
Thu, 22 FebBelfast22 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 21:00Belfast, A5, PortView Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HE, UKNFFN introduces six new 'Farming for Nature Ambassadors' who have embraced innovative practices that balance agriculture with nature.
Mon, 19 FebHotel Bar19 Feb 2024, 19:30 – 21:30Hotel Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AA, UKGrowIN are facilitating a new cluster of farmers coming together to learn and exchange knowledge of Soil Health. This will be primarily farmer led with some guest speakers. With so many changes ahead of us, now is the time to come together and gain as much insight to improve our precious soil.
Wed, 24 JanBroughgammon Farm24 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 15:00Broughgammon Farm, 50 Straid Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6NP, UKThis training will be hosted by Charlie Cole from Broughgammon Farm. Charlie will teach us all about his direct selling from inception through to being an approved cutting facility, to selling at farmers markets and running a food trailer.
Mon, 04 DecRock Farm04 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00Rock Farm, 13 Drumard Hill, Knockcloghrim, Magherafelt BT45 8QD, UKThis event is not the usual farm walk format, instead we have invited a selected number of horticulture producers to come together to share knowledge and experience, to brainstorm ideas, and connect with each other.
Tue, 28 NovThe Drummond Hotel28 Nov 2023, 10:30 – 14:30The Drummond Hotel, 2 Main St, Ballykelly, Limavady BT49 9HP, UKAHDB will be joined by Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition and BASE Ireland, to discuss how biological farming can improve soil health. This is part of ADHB Farm Excellence programme.
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