Our ‘Onsite Insights’ Farm Walks 2023 schedule is now here.
These farm walks are an opportunity to Farming for Nature farmers to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. They are a great opportunity to meet likeminded farmers and to gain an insight into the creative and inspiring ways that farmers can incorporate, protect and enhance nature on their land. We have put together a provisional schedule for June – September 2023 which you can see below. These farm walks are now open for bookings. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The walks cost €10 to attend in order to reduce the number of no-shows. This is a not-for-profit initiative and all monies received will be circulated back into the farming community
WHAT ARE THE ONSITE INSIGHT FARM WALKS:
- This will be a 2.5 hour (approximately) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer/farm family, a look at some of the habitats and species present, as well as focusing specifically on actions the farmer has done for nature with their livestock and/or crops, and a discussion with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.
- Numbers will normally be restricted to approx. 25 attendees, so in order to secure a place you must to book a ticket beforehand through our booking system. You will receive the farm location and meeting point for the walk via email the week of the walk.
- Numbers will normally be restricted to approx. 25 attendees, so in order to secure a place you must to book a ticket beforehand through our booking system. Ticket holders will receive the farm location, parking instructions and the meeting point for the walk, via email, the week of the walk. Please keep an eye on your email and spam folder (as sometimes these emails end up in spam).
- These walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange between people with a real interest in farming and nature. They are not suitable for children, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.
- These walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary. It costs €10 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.
- Please wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.
- We would ask that you please respect these farmers, their land and livestock when visiting. Dogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one.
If you have any questions in relation to the farm walks please contact Programmes Officer Lucy at [email protected]
14th June 6:30pm Sean Condon Co. Limerick “Low input dairy farming and building a direct selling model”
17th June 2pm Olly Nolan Co. Dublin “Small scale mixed farming and beekeeping”
24th June 2pm Aonghus O Coistealbha Co. Galway “Small scale market gardening, building soil health and growing nutritionally dense vegetables”
1st July 2pm Gerry Fitzsimons Co. Cavan “Grass-fed beef farming and building habitats to support biodiversity”
8th July 11am Sinead Moran Co. Mayo “Small-scale dairying that works ecologically and economically”
15th July 2pm Maurice Deasy Co. Tipperary “Min-till cereal production and growing heritage grains”
23rd July 11am Cathal & Bronagh O’Rourke Co. Clare “Conservation farming and farm diversification in the Burren”
29th July 2pm Darina Allen Co. Cork “Local, seasonal and nutritionally dense food production”
5th August 11am Cathal Mooney Co. Donegal “Diversity is key – mixed regenerative farming on 7-acres”
12th August 2pm Brigid O’Connor Co. Kerry “Organic hill sheep farming and farm diversification”
19th August 2pm Mark Harold Barry Co. Tipperary “Incorporating tillage, livestock and forestry into a diverse farming system”
26th August 2pm Colm Flynn Co. Kildare “Reducing inputs and incorporating min-till into a tillage farming system”
2nd September 2pm Paul McCormick & Jacinta French Co. Cork “Agroforestry, native Irish cattle production and nature conservation” SOLD OUT
9th September 2pm Thomas & Claire O’Connor Co. Kerry “Organic market gardening, building soil fertility and growing nutritionally dense food for the local community”
16th September 2pm Eamonn McDonagh Co. Mayo “Small scale mixed-farming, self-sufficiency and working with oxen.”
20th September 2pm David Dennison Co. Waterford “Viticulture and cider making in Waterford”
23rd September 2pm Kate Egan Co. Westmeath “Horticulture, environmental education and farm diversification”
30th September 2pm Andrew Chilton Co. Roscommon “Building biodiversity on an Alpaca farm” SOLD OUT
7th October 2pm Eoghan Daltun Co. Cork “Restoring a native Atlantic Rainforest” SOLD OUT
11th November 2pm Eoghan Daltun Co. Cork “Restoring a native Atlantic Rainforest” SOLD OUT
Farming For Nature would like to thank the farmers for their generosity in hosting these farm walks and facilitating onsite discussions around their practical actions for nature.
These events have been jointly supported by Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.