This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 17 October at 9:30am will focus on the Irish Bioeconomy: opportunities, challenges and strategic considerations. The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Maeve Henchion, Research Officer, Teagasc.

Online webinar bringing together research, industry, and policy to shape Ireland’s circular future. Highlighting DAFM-funded research projects and an industry collaboration session.

This webinar will be an opportunity to hear about two groundbreaking projects, each awarded €4.5 million in government funding, and how they are driving bio-based innovation across the island. - REGENERATE, led by Greenville Energy in Tyrone, will recover phosphates and nitrogen from farm residues to create sustainable fertiliser, boosting both environmental and industrial goals. […]

Community groups, environmental groups and private individuals are invited to find out more about LEADER funding in Co Cavan. LEADER staff will be there to provide guidance on the application […]

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 first webinar will take place on Thursday, 16th October at 7pm, and will focus on ‘Understanding DAFM Schemes: Practical Supports for a Sustainable Future’. Participants will gain […]

Transforming Waste into a Bio-based Economy

This event will shine a spotlight on the potential of the blue bioeconomy, bringing together key stakeholders from across research, industry, and policy to explore new opportunities for innovation, commercialisation, and sustainable growth in the marine sector. This event offers a unique platform to connect research with real-world application, inspire innovation, and build momentum for […]

This session explores the practical challenges of reducing inputs while putting nature at the centre of your farm system. With arable farmers – Mark Gillanders from Monaghan, David Sandford from Down and Colin Chappell from Lincolnshire in England.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Teagasc Forestry Development Department are hosting four free information events in October and November 2025. Each event is run over an evening and opens with two short presentations followed by a conversation between Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a farmer discussing their forestry journey. You will also […]

This session looks at the opportunities and challenges for dairy farmers choosing micro-dairies and nature-friendly practices over large-scale, yield-driven systems. With dairy farmers Mimi Crawford from Tipperary, Ruth & Scott Walker from Antrim and Rachel Cratchley from Perthshire in Scotland.