CAP Network Ireland

Teagasc Mayo Webinar on Farm Schemes
2024-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
Teagasc are running this event as part of a series of webinars. It will include a live question and answer session as well as discussions on both Sheep Schemes and Beef Schemes.

Science Week Webinar: New Bioeconomic Opportunities for Grass
2024-11-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Online
This free webinar is a DAFM and MTU initiative which aims to explore the newest bioeconomic opportunities for grass, whilst pushing the regenerative farming narrative

Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture Open Day
2024-11-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Teagasc Ashtown Campus, Dublin. D15DY05
Open day event for prospective applicants of full-time horticulture courses. Topics of discussion include application process, course content, grants and work experience.

AKIS Coordination Bodies 4th General Assembly
2024-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Online
This is a two-day event, 14th and 15th of November at 09:00 – 11:30 on each day. The aim of the sessDeepen peer-to-peer and best practiceexchange on the role of advisors andinnovation support services in AKIS
– Share experiences between AKIS CBs
– Explore how to better integrate advisors andadvisory networks in the AKIS and how to use the results for AKIS Strategic Plans
– Analyse advisory measures in the AKIS Strategic Plans
– Networking

Organic Food Forum
2024-11-14 | Online
We are proud to introduce a new event: the Organic Food Forum. Taking place for the first time this November, the forum will provide a platform for organic businesses to connect, explore collaboration, share best practices and get insights on the many opportunities the organic sector has to offer!
The Organic Food Forum will combine the strengths and networks of our two previous business-specific events: the Organic Food Conference and IFOAM Organics Europe meets business.
Do not worry though, the Organic Food Forum is keeping the most important elements of both events:

Expert speakers and thought leaders from the organic industry;
A focus on networking and peer-to-peer exchange on topics relevant to the industry;
A balanced mix of organic businesses, from organic pioneers to businesses new to organic; and
Representation across the organic supply – producers, processors, traders, and retailers.

Organic Food Forum
2024-11-14 | Online
We are proud to introduce a new event: the Organic Food Forum. Taking place for the first time this November, the forum will provide a platform for organic businesses to connect, explore collaboration, share best practices and get insights on the many opportunities the organic sector has to offer!
The Organic Food Forum will combine the strengths and networks of our two previous business-specific events: the Organic Food Conference and IFOAM Organics Europe meets business.
Do not worry though, the Organic Food Forum is keeping the most important elements of both events:

Expert speakers and thought leaders from the organic industry;
A focus on networking and peer-to-peer exchange on topics relevant to the industry;
A balanced mix of organic businesses, from organic pioneers to businesses new to organic; and
Representation across the organic supply ““ producers, processors, traders, and retailers.

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Enhancing Biodiversity on Farmland for Improved Resilience
2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:30 | Brussels, Belgium
This Thematic Group is an opportunity to share experiences on the required changes in the design, implementation and uptake of initiatives to upscale the delivery of biodiversity outcomes, and improve the sustainability and resilience of farming.

Uplands Symposium
2024-11-12 09:30 - 16:15 | Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
This event will bring together scientists, policymakers, knowledge transfer professionals and practitioners from across the island of Ireland engaged with managing the uplands.

The objective of the Uplands Symposium is to highlight current developments in supporting Upland Farming Systems and to identify future opportunities for Policy, Education and Research.

The symposium will constitute a mix of scientific presentations and panel discussions, with farmer and wider stakeholder contributions.

EIP calls on 'Promoting Generational Renewal on Irish Farms' and 'Fostering the Use of Digital Technologies on Irish Farms.'
2024-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | N/A
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced two further Calls for European Innovation Partnership (EIPs) across the themes of ‘Promoting Generational Renewal on Irish Farms’ (Call 4) and ‘Fostering the Use of Digital Technologies on Irish Farms’ (Call 5). Each of the selected projects will be funded for a period of between three and five years, with a maximum budget allocation of €650,000 per project.

EIP calls on ‘Promoting Generational Renewal on Irish Farms’ and ‘Fostering the Use of Digital Technologies on Irish Farms.’
2024-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | N/A

Autumn Farm Walk
2024-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Rossenarra, Kilomoganny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 F638.
On the farm of Ruairi Cummins in Co. Kilkenny.
Topics to be discussed include:
Housing requirements
Winter nutrition
Animal health

Restoring Native Forests in the Uplands
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Restoring Native Forests in the Uplands with James Rainey and John Holland.
Join us for six webinars in September and October. Hometree’s Development Lead Ray Á“ Foghlú will be joined by experts in ecology and forestry to explore practical ideas and cutting edge approaches to woodland creation, management and restoration.
These webinars will be live on Wednesday nights throughout September and October, and will be posted later as podcast series.

Restoring Native Forests in the Uplands
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Restoring Native Forests in the Uplands with James Rainey and John Holland.
Join us for six webinars in September and October. Hometree’s Development Lead Ray Ó Foghlú will be joined by experts in ecology and forestry to explore practical ideas and cutting edge approaches to woodland creation, management and restoration.
These webinars will be live on Wednesday nights throughout September and October, and will be posted later as podcast series.

Best Practice in Milking Course - Cork
2024-10-30 09:00 - 2024-10-31 16:30 | Teagasc Moorepark Advisory Office, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Eircode: P61 C996
A two day Best Practice in Milking Course takes place on Wednesday, 30 & Thursday, 31 October from 9am – 4:30pm in Teagasc Moorepark Advisory Office, Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 C996. The theory exam takes place on Tuesday, 12 November.
Milking Process Routine – QQI Level 6 Certification on successful completion of course and individual assessment. Please note prerequisite for attending this course requires 100 Hours Milking experience.
About the course:

The Best Practice in Milking Course is programme is developed in conjunction with Teagasc, Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and FRS Network. The programme is designed to develop your skills as a milker to ensure that all cows are milked effectively and efficiently.
This course is unique as it brings together the theory element of milking and the practical implementation of the theory. A customised DVD aids its delivery and acts as a reference guide after the course for the milker.
The tutors for the course have been specifically trained and course content approved by the experts in the area of milking best practice.

Autumn Farm Walk
2024-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Curraghmore Estate, Portlaw, Co.Waterford, X91 CH28
Topics to be discussed include:
Housing requirements
Winter nutrition
Animal health

Reframing Food Futures: agriculture and climate transition in Ireland
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join us for a special online summit on 29 October 2024 to discuss how we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable agri-food system in Ireland and beyond.
Together, we will explore narratives around agriculture and food systems and how they can help build support to accelerate the climate transition, starting from Ireland’s example and reflecting on how it can be scaled and replicated across Europe.
Expert speakers will look at key themes and insights gathered from our recent workshop in Dublin, which brought together farmers, industry, academics, creatives, and other perspectives, to map and analyse the landscape of beliefs and assumptions underlying the debates around a sustainable future for food and farming in Ireland.
Speakers

Ailbhe Gerrard, Brookfield Farm
P.J. Mathews, Director of the Creative Futures Academy at University College Dublin
Laura Costello, Head of Sustainability and Planet Services at THINKHOUSE

Call for Proposals Forestry Skills Training 2024-2025
2024-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 | N/A
The Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training is a measure under Intervention 5 of the Forestry Programme 2023-27 – Developing skills and empowering the forest sector for Sustainable Forest Management.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is inviting applications for funding for projects which support the training of various groups in the forestry sector, including forestry students in higher level education, registered foresters, and contractors.

Autumn Farm Walk
2024-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Ballynasilloge, Borris, Co. Carlow, R95 C2P8
On the farm of Laurence Doyle in Co. Carlow.
Topics to be discussed include:
Housing requirements
Winter nutrition
Animal health

FarmPEAT End of Project Conference
2024-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Join FarmPEAT for their End of Project Conference on Thursday 24th October to learn how results-based schemes can support farming on peat soils.
The project team will share learnings from the last three years, farmers will discuss their first-hand experiences, and peatland experts and policymakers will share further insights about agricultural peat soils. We will also exhibit the winning entries from our Love Your Wellies Competition!
The conference will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The hotel is within easy reach of public transport and parking is available on-site.
Registration begins at 9 am with tea and coffee available on arrival. The conference will begin at 9.30 am and run till 4 pm, with additional breaks and a hot lunch during the day. An agenda will be shared in the lead-up to the conference.
