LEADER Drop-In Clinic 5 - Monaghan
2025-05-15 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Ulster Canal Stores, Cara St., Clones
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG are hosting 5 LEADER Drop-In Clinics throughout the county in May. These are targeted at individuals and groups who want to call in a talk through potential project ideas. The fifth clinic will take place in Clones.

Signpost Series Webinar: Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland
2025-05-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland: What does good look like? This will feature guest speaker Dr Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Research Officer in Farmland Biodiversity.

Smarter, Stronger and More Competitive Rural Areas: The Way Forward for EU policies
2025-05-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Online
The Policy Webinar aims to:

– present the findings of the FUTURAL policy analysis on EU-level policy support to community-led innovation in rural areas.
– provide country-specific examples of policies and governance frameworks contributing to community-led innovation in FUTURAL countries (Austria, Belgium, Greece, Lithuania, Spain, Romania).
– discuss policy needs, gaps and recommendations to further contribute to smart community-led innovation in rural areas in the 2028-2034 programming period.
– present the initial set of FUTURAL policy recommendations on enhancing community-led innovation in post-2027 EU policies with project and external experts.

Closing Date: Open Call for Farmer Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects
2025-05-19 00:00
An open call for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects was recently announced.

Successful projects under the call must cover one or more of the following themes:
– Farm safety
– Farmers’ physical health
– Farmers’ mental health and wellbeing
– Farmers’ physical and mental health checks
– Tractor driving awareness training for children 14 years of age and older
– Chainsaw training for farmers
– Farm safety, health and wellbeing events/engagement

Applications can be emailed to farmsafetycall@agriculture.gov.ie or sent by registered post to: Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Backweston Administration Building, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 19 May 2025.

Closing Date: Open Call for Farmer Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects
2025-05-19 00:00
An open call for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects was recently announced.

Successful projects under the call must cover one or more of the following themes:
““ Farm safety
““ Farmers’ physical health
““ Farmers’ mental health and wellbeing
““ Farmers’ physical and mental health checks
““ Tractor driving awareness training for children 14 years of age and older
““ Chainsaw training for farmers
““ Farm safety, health and wellbeing events/engagement

Applications can be emailed to farmsafetycall@agriculture.gov.ie or sent by registered post to: Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Backweston Administration Building, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 19 May 2025.

Agri-Food Regulator Inaugural Conference
2025-05-20 09:00 - 13:30 | Johnstown Estate Hotel, Co. Meath.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the work of the Regulator and examine the changing circumstances for businesses in the agri-food supply chain.

It is free to attend but attendees must register to secure their seat.

Signpost Series Webinar: Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints
2025-05-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints. It will feature guest speaker Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc.

Sixth Global Climate and SDG Synergies Conference
2025-05-27 07:00 - 2025-05-28 14:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark
The Sixth Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a key platform to accelerate integrated climate and sustainable development action.

Horizon Europe Brokerage Event for Cluster 6 - Calls 2025
2025-05-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Warsaw, Poland
The network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, CARE4BIO, invites you to participate in an on-site networking event in Warsaw on 27 May 2025 for the upcoming 2025 calls in Horizon Europe Cluster 6 ‘Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment’.

Rural Voices Seminar: Reimagining Community Development
2025-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The next session of the Rural Voices series will feature Pat Kennedy, CEO and founder of eTownz, a company dedicated to supporting local development through structured frameworks and digital tools, who will share his vision for a more structured, modular and collaborative approach to community development.

Enhancing Soil Health: Join the SOILCRATES Living Lab Meeting
2025-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Doon Social Farm, Main Street, Doon, Co. Limerick
Are you a farmer, landowner, or agribusiness stakeholder in the Ballyhoura area interested in improving soil quality?

The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab (Counties Limerick, Clare & Tipperary) is part of the EU-funded SOILCRATES project, focusing on addressing Ireland’s agricultural and environmental challenges by promoting sustainable soil management, biodiversity restoration, and the integration of circular agriculture practices.

Bord Bia Bloom
2025-05-29 10:00 - 2025-06-02 17:00 | Phoenix Park, Dublin
Bord Bia Bloom is an innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with nature and sustainable living at its heart.

Secure Your Farm's Future: Start Succession Planning Today
2025-05-29 19:30 | cap-network-ireland
The event will cover the following topics:
– Transfer your farm to the next generation
– Minimize tax burdens
– Protect your farm’s future

Expert Speaker Joe Lambe of Ifac will be in attendance.

For more info, contact Joe Sweeney at 086 605 2022.

Signpost Series Webinar: Carbon Farming
2025-05-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Carbon Farming. This will feature guest speaker Bernard Harris, Agricultural Inspector in the Climate Change and Bioenergy Policy Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM).

Apprenticeships in Horticulture Webinar Series - May
2025-05-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Part of a series of informative sessions where you can learn all about apprenticeship opportunities in the exciting field of horticulture.

Expert speakers will cover different topics in each webinar; such as hands-on training, industry certifications, and career pathways. The webinars take place each month from 12:45pm – 1:30pm on the final Friday of each month.

Whether you’re a budding gardener or a seasoned pro, this series is suitable for anyone interested in growing their career in horticulture.

Agrifood Policy Conference
2025-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | EU District, Brussels, Belgium
Conference focused on navigating the future of agriculture and food.

Bog Restoration Walk and Talk
2025-06-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Connemara National Park Information Centre, Letterfrack. Co. Galway
Celebrate Connemara Bog Week by joining a Bog Restoration Walk and Talk hosted by The Dulra Team & LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature. The event will showcase restoration techniques on a recently restored blanket bog.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Camross Community, Camross, Co Laois
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The first one will take place on 4 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.
