EU-FarmBook Tips & Tricks for Quality Contributions
2024-12-03 10:00 - 10:45 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
45 minute online training session on how to create and enhance high quality titles, descriptions and keywords to be published on EU-FarmBook

Outlook 2025
2024-12-03 10:00 - 13:15 | Conference Centre, Teagasc Ashtown, Dublin 15
The objective of this event is to review the economic performance of agriculture in 2024 and explore the Outlook for 2025.

Contributing to EU-FarmBook for Beginners
2024-12-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Online
30 minute online training session where two collaborators will explain how to access the EU-FarmBook Platform, what you’ll need and how to upload material.

ARIA 2024 Award Ceremony
2024-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The Award Ceremony for the second edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards will take place on 4 December 2024 in Brussels. The theme of ARIA 2024 is ‘Empowering young people’, reflecting the National Networks’ priorities to promote youth empowerment.

Let's Talk Organics - Markets for Organics
2024-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
The focus of this webinar will be on the market opportunities for Irish organic produce. The team will be joined by Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager, Bord Bia and Anne Maher, Managing Director of the Urban Coop.

EU CAP Network Assembly
2024-12-05 08:00 - 15:30 | Brussels, Belgium
The 3rd meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Assembly will take place in Brussels on 5 December 2024. The assembly is the main governance body of the EU CAP Network.

The objectives of this meeting are to:

– Provide policy updates on the CAP, relevant EU initiatives (Vision on Agriculture and Food) and Assembly Members activities;
– Update members about the activities of the EU CAP Network, including the EU CAP Network Steering Group and Subgroups, and the EU CAP Network’s Strategic Framework;
– Discuss the key role of networking related to implementation and evaluation of the CAP Strategic Plans, as well as promoting knowledge exchange and innovation;
– Discuss priority areas of action within the EU CAP Network.

Sheep Seminar
2024-12-05 19:00 | Kells Road, Navan, Co. Meath.
Teagasc Navan are holding a Sheep Seminar.
– Jake Delaney, Teagasc/UCD Walsh Scholar will outline some of the findings from his survey of lameness on Irish sheep farms. He will examine some of the main causes, treatments & preventions.
– James Smyth, ICM Navan will provide an overview of the sheep markets
– Edward Egan, Teagasc will give an update on current sheep schemes.

NZAGRC x Teagasc Webinar: The challenge of managing soil carbon on agricultural peatlands
2024-12-09 21:00 | Online
Join speakers Louis Schipper, The University of Waikato, New Zealand and Owen Fenton, Teagasc as they discuss the latest research surrounding peatlands and greenhouse gases.

EU Agri-Food Days 2024
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2024-12-12 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The EU-Agri Food Days is an annual event bringing together stakeholders from across the EU to discuss the latest agricultural trends, policy options, and market developments, as well as how research, innovation and digital technologies are shaping the European agriculture of today and tomorrow. This unmissable three-day event offers a unique platform for dialogue between EU agri-food system stakeholders, civil society, academia, and policymakers.

Open Call for Environmental Sustainability Themed EIP Projects
2024-12-10 17:00
There is currently an open call for European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects under the general theme of Environmental Sustainability. Each of the selected projects will be funded for a period of between three and five years, with a maximum budget allocation of €1,750,000 per project.
Under this current call – the sixth under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 – interested parties are invited to submit proposals for projects to address a range of topics under the broad heading of Environmental Sustainability, to include the following:
– Innovative approaches in farming to address (but not limited to):
o Climate mitigation and climate adaptation at farm level.
o Farming in coastal areas.
o Farming within the organic and horticulture sectors.
– Food sustainability, security and the role of short supply chains.
– Regenerative agriculture.
– Protecting and restoring our soils and their sustainable use.
– Sustainable farming systems for intensive agriculture at local and landscape levels.
– Innovative approaches within the bio / circular economy at a locally-led level.
The closing date for Expressions of Interest under this Call is 5pm on Tuesday 10th December 2024.

Open Call for Environmental Sustainability Themed EIP Projects
2024-12-10 17:00
There is currently an open call for European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects under the general theme of Environmental Sustainability. Each of the selected projects will be funded for a period of between three and five years, with a maximum budget allocation of €1,750,000 per project.
Under this current call ““ the sixth under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 ““ interested parties are invited to submit proposals for projects to address a range of topics under the broad heading of Environmental Sustainability, to include the following:
““ Innovative approaches in farming to address (but not limited to):
o Climate mitigation and climate adaptation at farm level.
o Farming in coastal areas.
o Farming within the organic and horticulture sectors.
““ Food sustainability, security and the role of short supply chains.
““ Regenerative agriculture.
““ Protecting and restoring our soils and their sustainable use.
““ Sustainable farming systems for intensive agriculture at local and landscape levels.
““ Innovative approaches within the bio / circular economy at a locally-led level.
The closing date for Expressions of Interest under this Call is 5pm on Tuesday 10th December 2024.

Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way for Horizon Europe calls 2025
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
PREMIERE Project invites you to their skills-building webinar series which are intended to promote a deeper understanding of the requirements for multi-actor call for proposals in Horizon Europe.

These applied practice-oriented webinars are a platform for speakers to present a range of topics and lessons learned by addressing the proposal co-development process behind an effective collaborative methodology for facing needs and challenges and to co-create innovative solutions.

Food Sustainability Think Tank
2024-12-11 10:00 - 12:30 | The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Lough Atalia Road, Co Galway
The Food Sustainability Think Tank forms part of the Train to Sustain European (Erasmus KA2) funded project. This project is led by ATU Galway and aims to upskill Educators on food sustainability to adapt and develop agri-food programmes.
Your voice, expertise and knowledge will provide insights on food sustainability practice and how we can make a difference on a local level. This will shape educational programmes, enhance awareness, and engage new stakeholders across Europe.
The event will involve engaging discussions and activities, delicious refreshments and inspiring guest speakers, including Dr JP McMahon (Chef Patron of Aniar and Cava Bodega), Dr Lisa Ryan (Head of School of Science and Computing, ATU Galway) and Tina Ryan (Climate Action Co-ordinator, Galway County Council).

Looking into the 2024 Consumer Insights Report
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join UK ORGANIC and Organic Research Centre for a deep dive into their 2024 Consumer Insights Report
Based on the latest data from the UKO & ORC Consumer Insights Report 2024, this session will examine where organic shoppers prefer to shop, how they navigate their purchasing decisions, and the key motivators driving their choices, such as health, sustainability, and ethical considerations.

Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management
2024-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
SOILL-Startup organises with other projects under the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ the Webinar “Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management”. The event spotlights innovative and current solutions for soil measuring, monitoring, and managing, by showcasing efforts and contribution of the EU Mission Soil projects.

Closing meeting of the Farm Carbon EIP hosted by Green Restoration Ireland
2024-12-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Egan Farm, N37 DP27, Thumbeagh, Co. Offaly
This event will showcase the innovative work done to develop new income options for Irish peatland farmers and materials for the rural bioeconomy while reducing carbon emissions and enhancing other ecosystem services. The meeting will describe the key project outcomes and discuss potential futures for agriculture.
