How can changes to machinery, workload, soils, crops and biodiversity help your tillage farm thrive? Andrew 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. They are big proponents of rare breeds and exclusively rear natives such as Droimeann and Shorthorn cattle and Galway […]

The Annual Burren Winterage Weekend is taking place over the Bank holiday weekend in October. Farming for Nature will be hosting a range of events from walks, talks and cattle drives and promises to be a wonderful weekend. For more information, the program and how to buy your tickets - click the link below