Network to Innovate: AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space
2025-05-06 08:30 - 10:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
The online workshop, “AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space”will take place on May 06th, 2025. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland and Sweden. This workshop is a great opportunity to connect with others in the field, share knowledge, and potentially create new partnerships.

Network to Innovate: AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space
2025-05-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
The online workshop, “AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space” will take place on May 06th, 2025. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland and Sweden. This workshop is a great opportunity to connect with others in the field, share knowledge, and potentially create new partnerships.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Clonmel
2025-05-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Minella Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of 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.
Staff from DAFM will be in attendance to provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications well in advance of the closing date of 15 May 2025.
These clinics are particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application.

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 1 - Monaghan
2025-05-06 14:30 - 16:30 | MID Office, Farney Workhouse, Carrickmacross
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 first clinic will take place in Carrickmacross.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Mitchelstown
2025-05-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:30 | The Square, Brussels, Belgium
The Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food will be taking place on 8 May 2025 at The Square in Brussels. It will be centered around the theme of “Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector.”

The conference aims to:
– continue to build consensus around the Vision and its roadmap;
– discuss and gather feedback on the way forward, focusing on key initiatives outlined in the Vision; and
– engage with stakeholders on the future direction for the CAP post 2027.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Clonakilty
2025-05-08 10:00 - 16:30 | DAFM Offices, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 2 - Monaghan
2025-05-08 14:30 - 16:30 | MID Office, 5 North Road, Monaghan Town
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 second clinic will take place in Monaghan Town.

Signpost Series Webinar: FarmBioNet
2025-05-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on FarmBioNet – Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network. This will feature guest speaker Dr Meritxell Grau Butinyac, Teagasc & FarmBioNet Project Manager.

Irish Rural Link Annual Conference & AGM
2025-05-09 09:30 - 13:00 | Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Westmeath
This year’s conference will focus on the state of Healthcare in Rural Ireland and discuss finding innovative solutions to the current crisis, with a view to informing future rural healthcare policy.

Our Pollinators in the Community and on the Farm
2025-05-11 11:00 | North Mayo Heritage Centre, Conference Hall, Enniscoe, Castlehill, Co. Mayo
Join ACRES West Connacht for a free, informative event on pollinators with guest speaker Jude Walsh of Mayo Beekeepers Association. The talk is free and open to all.

All Island Bioeconomy Summit 2025
2025-05-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Johnstown Estate Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath
The All Island Bioeconomy Summit & Awards comes at a pivotal time for the sector, bringing all the key stakeholders from across the island together. The event will create much debate and will be thought provoking, informative and inspiring.

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 3 - Monaghan
2025-05-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Christ Church Hall, Church St., Ballybay
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 third clinic will take place in Ballybay.

The Future of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups: challenges, opportunities and existing support services
2025-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
This workshop will focus on the operation of OGs across Europe, highlighting:

Factors that enable and support the formation and implementation of OGs.
Barriers and challenges faced by primary producers when preparing and/or implementing an OG.
Strategies used in various Thematic Networks to attract, support, and promote OGs.
Information, training tools, materials, and services made available to OGs.

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 4 - Monaghan
2025-05-14 14:30 - 16:30 | MID Office, Unit 9 Drumillard Business Park, Castleblaney
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 fourth clinic will take place in Castleblayney.

Closing Date: BISS Applications
2025-05-15 00:00
Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 15th of May 2025 through agfood.ie.
