Public Information Event for Landowners on Forestry and Renewable Energy Microgeneration
2025-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy, Wexford
An opportunity to learn more about forestry, generating renewable energy, sources of funding and income, and to network with others who have taken the step or are considering taking steps in this direction.

Let's Talk Organics - Markets for Organic Horticulture
2025-02-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join William Deasy, Teagasc Specialised Vegetable Advisor, along with the Teagasc Organic Specialists on Tuesday, 25th February from 12:30pm – 1:30pm for an episode of Let’s Talk Organics.

The team will be joined by Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager & Conor Hogan, Organic Executive, Bord Bia and retail expert, Ged Futter, director at The Retail Mind in the UK and former supermarket senior buyer turned management consultant.

Emmet Doyle and Conor Hogan will provide a market update and insights for Ireland’s organic fresh produce (fruit and vegetables) market.

Ged Futter will provide expert insights and tips for fresh produce growers doing business with supermarket buyers.

"THINK SMART" - University of Galway Rural Voices Seminar Series
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The next session of the Rural Voices series will feature Aoife Noone, founding Director and CEO of Noone Cyber Services based in Co. Galway who will present an overview of her company’s work in helping to safeguard and empower rural businesses and communities when online. She will explain the importance of good cyber hygiene habits when online today and explain cyber security in simple terms. Aoife will also provide an introduction to her award-winning “Think Smart”Programme and why she believes that having the right mix of Cyber and Mindset skills is now critical for rural businesses and communities in today’s fast-paced ever-changing online world. Aoife will also present some key actions and measures aimed at creating a safer digital world for employers, teachers, students, parents and communities in rural areas.

"THINK SMART" - University of Galway Rural Voices Seminar Series
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The next session of the Rural Voices series will feature Aoife Noone, founding Director and CEO of Noone Cyber Services based in Co. Galway who will present an overview of her company’s work in helping to safeguard and empower rural businesses and communities when online. She will explain the importance of good cyber hygiene habits when online today and explain cyber security in simple terms. Aoife will also provide an introduction to her award-winning “Think Smart” Programme and why she believes that having the right mix of Cyber and Mindset skills is now critical for rural businesses and communities in today’s fast-paced ever-changing online world. Aoife will also present some key actions and measures aimed at creating a safer digital world for employers, teachers, students, parents and communities in rural areas.

Corporate summit on putting environmental and social impact at the core of dairy's future
2025-02-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
Following on from the successful inaugural summit in February 2024, Agri-Insider have announced the 2nd Annual ESG in Dairy Summit which is a corporate summit putting environmental and social impacts at the core of Irish dairy’s future. The summit brings together the entire dairy ecosystem. This includes agri and dairy leaders, policy makers, co-ops and processors, farmer representative bodies as well as ESG audit and advisory professionals, all to explore how and why ESG must take centre stage in discussions on the future of the dairy industry.

Corporate summit on putting environmental and social impact at the core of dairy’s future
2025-02-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise

Industrial Hemp Conference: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland
2025-02-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Teagasc Ashtown Food & Research Centre, Dublin 15
Teagasc, in association with TCI (Textile & Composite Industries PTY Limited), Victoria, Australia are hosting a conference focusing on Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland. This conference will overview and explore the significant contributions of hemp to profitable farming and the bioeconomy, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and its extraordinary range of industrial applications.
The conference seeks to:

Promote the economic and environmental benefits of hemp
Highlight innovative applications and advancements in hemp processing and manufacturing
Foster collaboration among industry stakeholders, researchers, and entrepreneurs
Explore market opportunities and challenges in the industrial hemp sector
Outstanding potential of profitability for family-owned farms

Signpost Series Webinar: Farm PEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings
2025-02-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings.
It will feature guest speaker Caroline Lalor, Farm PEAT Project Manager.

Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
2025-02-28 09:30 - 14:00 | Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
InterTradeIreland, in partnership with the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and other supporting bodies, is hosting an event for innovators and businesses interested in advancing competitive circular bio-based industries.

The event aims to encourage north/south applications from the island of Ireland for the upcoming CBE JU 2025 call for project proposals, which opens for submissions on 4 April 2025. Attendees can gain insights into the application process, better understand funding opportunities, and network with experts from local and EU sectors.

2nd European Carbon Farming Summit
2025-03-04 09:00 - 2025-03-06 18:00 | Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
This summit represents a space for sharing knowledge and experiences, upscaling solutions and enabling the multiplication of climate actions across the EU.

Driving Digital & Business Success: Innovative & Smart Solutions for Rural Enterprise
2025-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Join Ballyhoura Development and Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West for Local Enterprise Week and discover how innovative and smart solutions can drive success for rural businesses.

Learn about cutting-edge tools, funding opportunities, and digital strategies designed to help rural enterprises adapt, grow, and compete in today’s fast-changing business landscape. Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, gain practical insights and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

ASA/Macra's International Women's Day- Bridging Gaps: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
2025-03-06 11:30 | Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
The Agriculture Science Association (ASA) and Macra na Feirme are celebrating women, bridging gaps, and turning challenges into opportunities!

ASA/Macra’s International Women’s Day- Bridging Gaps: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
2025-03-06 11:30 | Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare

Farming for The Future
2025-03-06 19:00 | Ox Mountain Heritage & Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Co. Sligo
Join ACRES West Connacht for a free, informative event on farming for the future with Guest Speaker James Gilmartin, Farming for Nature Ambassador 2023.

Themes covered will include:
– Regenerative farming
– Managing biodiversity on the farm
– Technology in sustainable farming.

This event is open to everyone and booking is not necessary.

Public Meeting: Control of rhododendron ponticum and other invasive plant species
2025-03-06 19:00 | Recess School – H91AE65
Join the Dúlra Team for an informative session on managing rhododendron ponticum and other invasive plant species. This meeting is especially relevant if your land is within the Connemara Bog Complex SAC in Recess or Ballinafad, as effective control can positively impact your ACRES scores.

Signpost Series Webinar: Inspiring People about the Biodiversity around us
2025-03-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Inspiring People about the Biodiversity around us. The webinar will feature guest speaker Calvin Jones, Founder, Editor and Wildlife Guide, from Ireland’s Wildlife.

HER-SELF Report Launch
2025-03-07 13:00 | Renehan Hall, South Campus, Maynooth University
Minister Noel Grealish (Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine (DAFM)) will visit Maynooth University on the 7th March 2025 at 1pm to launch a report detailing the project findings and recommendations of a DAFM funded research project titled ‘HER-SELF: Highlighting pathways to Empower Rural women to have Sustainable and Equitable Livelihoods in Farming’ – prepared by researchers at Maynooth University, Munster Technological University and Teagasc.

Planting Trees, Orchards and Hedgerows
2025-03-09 10:30 | Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Co. Mayo
To celebrate National Tree Week 2025, ACRES West Connacht are hosting an information event with tips on how to select suitable plants, planting advice and guidance. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.
