CAP Network Ireland

Beef Farming Insights 2025-2026 – Webinar
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
Join online on Wednesday, 3 December at 7pm for a Beef Farming Insights 2025-2026 webinar which will reflect on the beef farming sector for 2025 and what to prepare for in 2026.

Host Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist will be joined by:

– Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc
– Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc
– John Pringle, Suckler Beef Farmer

Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series - 'Social Protection'
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of webinars targeted at Women in Agriculture taking place from October to December 2025.

The fifth webinar will take place on 11 December, and will focus on ‘Social Protection’,

Signpost Series – Beyond the Farm Gate: The Learnings from Farmer Networks in Advancing Organic Farming Innovation in Europe
2025-12-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 12 December will feature guest speaker John Noonan, Organic Advisor, Teagasc.

Signpost Series – International Development of Agri Food Systems
2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 19 December will feature guest speakers Paul Maher, Teagasc and James Hennessy, Walsh Scholar & founder of Development Pamoja.

Signpost Series: Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments
2026-01-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 23 January at 9:30am will focus on Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments.

The webinar will feature guest speaker Edward Burgess, ACP Programme, Teagasc.

Empowering Women in Agriculture Launch – Roscommon & Longford
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Teagasc Roscommon, Abbey Street, Ardnanagh, Roscommon
A new Women in Farming group is being launched for the Roscommon/Longford region, offering local women involved in agriculture a dedicated space to connect, learn and share experiences. An information evening will take place on Wednesday 28 January at 7pm in the Teagasc Office, Roscommon.

Signpost Series: The impact of agricultural diversification on protein security in Ireland
2026-01-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 30 January will focus on the impact of agricultural diversification on protein security in Ireland.

The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Marie Merlo, Teagasc.

Rooted in Strength : Women, Climate & Food Justice
2026-02-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 FW31, Ireland
Join us to explore and try to solve the difficulties that farmers face in Ireland due to climate change and our current food system.

This event is for anyone interested in learning about, or advocating for local food systems – policy makers, people working for services and agencies, practitioners, researchers, activists, campaigners and small businesses using or interested in using local ingredients in their products.

We will:
*Strengthen climate resilience by developing meaningful connections between local food producers—especially women—and key decision-makers
*Bridge the gap between local growers and practitioners and policymakers to support the development of climate-conscious, community-rooted supply chains.
*Encourage a cultural shift toward valuing and supporting local growers, even amid increasingly unpredictable climate conditions.
*Promote knowledge exchange that enables local producers to secure stable markets while reducing the environmental impact of long-distance food distribution.
*Cocreate strategies for advocating within local food systems.

Voices of Irish Farmers: A Love Story
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
Voices of Irish Farmers: A Love Story
A Love Story Written in Soil

An afternoon of stories from Irish farmers, with live music and tasting moments woven through. Coming just after Valentine’s Day, it’s a celebration of love: love of land, love of community and the people who carry those ties every day.

CAST: Irish farmers
MUSIC BY: Reylta
CREATED BY: Bernard Pollack / Food Tank
WRITTEN + DIRECTED BY: Lucy Holmes
PRODUCED BY: Ineke Lavers
VISUALS BY: Haven Worley

Running time: 45 mins
(Doors open 13:45)

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Clare (Ennis)
2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:30 | The Woodstock Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will host a series of 16 in-person Farmer Clinics to assist farmers in making their applications online for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.
Farmer only clinics will be supported by Department staff and will be particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application. No registration required.
Farmers planning to attend the clinics must bring details of their MyAgFood.ie account and the mobile phone used for login, and details of herd number, PPSN etc to verify their identity.

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Cork (Macroom)
2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:30 | Castle Hotel, Macroom, Co. Cork

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Tipperary (Carrick-on-Suir)
2026-04-07 10:00 - 16:30 | The Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Galway (Ballinasloe)
2026-04-08 10:00 - 16:30 | The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Mayo (Ballina)
2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Great National Hotel, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Cavan
2026-04-14 10:00 - 16:30 | Kilmore Hotel, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Donegal (Ballybofey)
2026-04-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Kerry (Tralee)
2026-04-16 10:00 - 16:30 | The Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Meath (Trim)
2026-04-21 10:00 - 16:30 | Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Limerick (Adare)
2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon)
2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:30 | The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Monaghan (Carrickmacross)
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:30 | The Shirley Arms, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Wexford (Gorey)
2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Galway (Tuam)
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:30 | Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Cork (Mitchelstown)
2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Kerry (Killarney)
2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Randles Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Signpost Series: Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?
2026-05-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, Research Officer, Teagasc.

Signpost Series: Tractor Safety Week – The importance of farmer health in farm safety
2026-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Tractor Safety Week – The importance of farmer health in farm safety.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. David Meredith, Teagasc.

Launch of Making Farms Work for Women EIP
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Glasgow Centre, Ballina, Co Mayo
Join the official launch of Making Farms Work for Women. This project has grown from lived experience, local conversations and a clear belief that farming should work equally well for women.
This will be a relaxed community afternoon with food, music, family fun and a chance to hear more about the project from Claire Brennan and some of the women involved.

Farming for a Better Future 2026
2026-06-10 00:00 | Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
The theme of this year’s open day is‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water’and will focus on protecting soil health and improving water quality at the farm systems level. The Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.

Organic Tillage & Vegetables Open Day
2026-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow
An Organic Tillage & Vegetables Project Launch & Open Day will take place on the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow,. The event will showcase Practical Innovations in Weed Control & Machinery Sharing.
This event is part of a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) initiative focused on developing farmer led, practical solutions for organic crop production, with a strong focus on weed control, machinery sharing and the use of innovative technologies.
The open day will showcase how collaboration between farmers, Teagasc advisors and industry partners can support more efficient and sustainable organic tillage and vegetable systems. The project is working to address key challenges in organic production, particularly in relation to weed control, labour efficiency and access to suitable machinery.
