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Closing Date: Call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives
Closing Date: Call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives
A call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2025 Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF) has been issued. Total funding of almost €300,000 is available for projects supporting agri-food tourism initiatives which may also include rural food markets. The maximum amount payable to any project is €25,000. Closing date for receipt of applications […]
Public Information Event for Landowners on Forestry and Renewable Energy Microgeneration
Public Information Event for Landowners on Forestry and Renewable Energy Microgeneration
An opportunity to learn more about forestry, generating renewable energy, sources of funding and income, and to network with others who have taken the step or are considering taking steps in this direction.
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Let’s Talk Organics – Markets for Organic Horticulture
Let’s Talk Organics – Markets for Organic Horticulture
Join William Deasy, Teagasc Specialised Vegetable Advisor, along with the Teagasc Organic Specialists on Tuesday, 25th February from 12:30pm - 1:30pm for an episode of Let's Talk Organics. The team will be joined by Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager & Conor Hogan, Organic Executive, Bord Bia and retail expert, Ged Futter, director at The Retail […]
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EU CAP Network’s 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
EU CAP Network’s 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
This Thematic Group (TG) will reflect on existing narratives about farmers and the broader societal value produced by farmers. These can include individual, family, or community-based farmers, with diverse sizes of farms, and conventional or organic farming practices. The main goal of the TG is to facilitate the recognition of the multiple roles of farmers in rural communities and […]
Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way for forthcoming Cluster 6 Horizon Europe calls
Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way for forthcoming Cluster 6 Horizon Europe calls
Join the PREMIERE Brokerage Event to explore opportunities for preparing impactful multi-actor projects under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6 calls (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment). This event is designed to provide participants with insights into the multi-actor approach, showcase tools and support available through the PREMIERE project, and facilitate networking to build strong consortia.
“THINK SMART” – University of Galway Rural Voices Seminar Series
“THINK SMART” – University of Galway Rural Voices Seminar Series
The next session of the Rural Voices series will feature Aoife Noone, founding Director and CEO of Noone Cyber Services based in Co. Galway who will present an overview of her company’s work in helping to safeguard and empower rural businesses and communities when online. She will explain the importance of good cyber hygiene habits […]
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Corporate summit on putting environmental and social impact at the core of dairy’s future
Corporate summit on putting environmental and social impact at the core of dairy’s future
Following on from the successful inaugural summit in February 2024, Agri-Insider have announced the 2nd Annual ESG in Dairy Summit which is a corporate summit putting environmental and social impacts at the core of Irish dairy’s future. The summit brings together the entire dairy ecosystem. This includes agri and dairy leaders, policy makers, co-ops and […]
Industrial Hemp Conference: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland
Industrial Hemp Conference: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland
Teagasc, in association with TCI (Textile & Composite Industries PTY Limited), Victoria, Australia are hosting a conference focusing on Industrial Hemp: Opportunities for Agriculture and Other Sectors in Ireland. This conference will overview and explore the significant contributions of hemp to profitable farming and the bioeconomy, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and its extraordinary range of […]
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Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
InterTradeIreland, in partnership with the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and other […]
Signpost Series Webinar: Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings
Signpost Series Webinar: Farm PEAT EIP – Overview and Key Learnings
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Farm PEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings. It will feature guest speaker Caroline Lalor, Farm PEAT Project Manager.
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2nd European Carbon Farming Summit
2nd European Carbon Farming Summit
This summit represents a space for sharing knowledge and experiences, upscaling solutions and enabling the multiplication of climate actions across the EU.
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EU CAP Network Subgroup on LEADER and Territorial Development – 3rd Meeting
EU CAP Network Subgroup on LEADER and Territorial Development – 3rd Meeting
The Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development is part of the governance of the European CAP Network. The Subgroup’s focus is on the thematic work with CAP stakeholders and EU Member States’ administrations regarding LEADER and territorial development. This meeting of the Subgroup will take place over two half-days. The objectives of the 3rd meeting […]
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Driving Digital & Business Success: Innovative & Smart Solutions for Rural Enterprise
Driving Digital & Business Success: Innovative & Smart Solutions for Rural Enterprise
Join Ballyhoura Development and Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West for Local Enterprise Week and discover how innovative and smart solutions can drive success for rural businesses. Learn about […]
ASA/Macra’s International Women’s Day- Bridging Gaps: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
ASA/Macra’s International Women’s Day- Bridging Gaps: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
The Agriculture Science Association (ASA) and Macra na Feirme are celebrating women, bridging gaps, and turning challenges into opportunities!
Farming for The Future
Farming for The Future
Join ACRES West Connacht for a free, informative event on farming for the future with Guest Speaker James Gilmartin, Farming for Nature Ambassador 2023. Themes covered will include: - Regenerative […]
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Closing Date: Call for Proposals for Organic Sector Development
Closing Date: Call for Proposals for Organic Sector Development
A call for proposals to promote and develop the Irish organic sector has been issued. Funding valued at €3 million is available over the next three years for innovative projects to promote and develop the organic sector between 2025 and 2027. Maximum funding per project is €150,000 per annum and extra marks will be allocated […]
Closing Date: Tranche 6 of TAMS 3
Closing Date: Tranche 6 of TAMS 3
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced the closing dates for all four Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) 3 tranches in 2025. This has been done to ensure that farmers and their advisors can plan proposed investments in a timely manner. Tranche 6 of TAMS 3 is currently open and will close […]
Signpost Series Webinar: Inspiring People about the Biodiversity around us
Signpost Series Webinar: Inspiring People about the Biodiversity around us
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Inspiring People about the Biodiversity around us. The webinar will feature guest speaker Calvin Jones, Founder, Editor and Wildlife […]
HER-SELF Report Launch
HER-SELF Report Launch
Minister Noel Grealish (Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine (DAFM)) will visit Maynooth University on the 7th March 2025 at 1pm to launch a report detailing the project findings and recommendations of a DAFM funded research project titled 'HER-SELF: Highlighting pathways to Empower Rural women to have Sustainable and […]
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International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day 2025
Saturday, 8th March 2025, is International Women’s Day (IWD). This is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and has been celebrated for over a hundred years.
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Planting Trees, Orchards and Hedgerows
Planting Trees, Orchards and Hedgerows
To celebrate National Tree Week 2025, ACRES West Connacht are hosting an information event with tips on how to select suitable plants, planting advice and guidance. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Closing Date: 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
Closing Date: 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
The 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme with a budget of €1.5million was recently announced. The scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and run in partnership with the Heritage Council. A grant award will cover up to 75% of the cost of the works, with a maximum available […]
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Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) – 8th meeting
Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) – 8th meeting
The eighth meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) will be held in Brussels on Tuesday 11 March 2025. Since October 2022, the SoIKE has started its activities as part of the EU CAP Network. The SoIKE offers a platform to: - identify common issues, good practices and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, […]
Closing Date: Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme
Closing Date: Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme
The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme is open for 2025. The aim of the Forestry KTG Scheme is to increase the level of forest management activity amongst forest owners and gain additional knowledge to help them gain expertise in managing their forest over its lifetime. This will include the importance of forests for climate […]
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EU CAP Network Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans – 5th Meeting
EU CAP Network Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans – 5th Meeting
The Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans is part of the governance of the European CAP Network. After the launch of the Network in October 2022, this is the third year of the EU CAP Network’s operation in the 2023-2027 programming period, and this is the fifth meeting of the new Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans. […]
SafeHabitus Policy Seminar – Enhancing the attractiveness of farming: The role of social security in supporting farm safety and farmer health
SafeHabitus Policy Seminar – Enhancing the attractiveness of farming: The role of social security in supporting farm safety and farmer health
This SafeHabitus Policy Seminar focusses on understanding the potential of social security systems to support improvements in farm safety and farmer health. The Policy Seminar will explore three key areas in social security in agriculture: - Exploring policy and policy options; - Farmers’ needs; and - Understanding EU and international approaches.
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Online Webinar on Culture and Well-being in Rural Communities
Online Webinar on Culture and Well-being in Rural Communities
This event will feature expert speakers who will discuss youth mental health, digital solutions, and culture, as well as interactive discussions and networking opportunities. Speakers: • Veronika Rašić MD, MRCGP – Mental Health of Young People in the Community • Davor Moravek MSc. Psychiatrist – Bridging the Rural Divide in Croatia: Telehealth & Adolescent Mental […]
Managing Limestone Landscapes
Managing Limestone Landscapes
Join ACRES West Connacht for a free, informative event with Guest Speaker Patrick McGurn. Topics include: Farming on limestone Species found within limestone habitats Scrub management of limestone habitats This talk is free and all are welcome.
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Signpost Series Webinar: Encouraging Irish Butterflies on Farmland
Signpost Series Webinar: Encouraging Irish Butterflies on Farmland
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Encouraging Irish Butterflies on Farmland. Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland will join the webinar to discuss the topic.
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Network to Innovate – Beyond EIP: Challenges and Opportunities
Network to Innovate – Beyond EIP: Challenges and Opportunities
The online workshop 'Beyond EIP: Challenges and Opportunities' will take place on March 18, 2025. This is organised by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland and will provide an opportunity to connect with others in the field, share knowledge, and potentially create new partnerships. This workshop will focus on EIP operational groups […]
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EU CAP Network Event – 5th National Networks Meeting
EU CAP Network Event – 5th National Networks Meeting
The 5th National Networks (NNs) Meeting is jointly organised by the EU CAP Network and the Greek National Network on 19 and 20 March 2025 in Greece. Main objectives of the meeting: - To foster peer-to-peer learning and capacity building of the NNs on their work related to the identification, collection, analysis and dissemination of […]
AKIS in action: Fostering knowledge flows and innovation – Aligning research with practice needs
AKIS in action: Fostering knowledge flows and innovation – Aligning research with practice needs
Part of the WoW series (Webinars on Wednesdays), hosted by modernAKIS and ATTRACTISS. The event will explore how research can achieve real-world impact through multi-actor and co-creation approaches, bridging science, […]
Farming for Healthy Soils
Farming for Healthy Soils
You are invited to attend a free talk on Farming for Healthy Soils, organised by ACRES Breifne. This will be presented by Clive Bright - an organic beef producer and […]
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International Day of Forests
International Day of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as […]
Signpost Series Webinar: Ireland’s Hidden Peatlands
Signpost Series Webinar: Ireland’s Hidden Peatlands
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Ireland's Hidden Peatlands. It will feature guest speaker John Connolly, Trinity College Dublin.
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World Water Day
World Water Day
The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’. This World Water Day, we must work to put glacier preservation at the core of our plans to tackle climate change and the global water crisis.
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Grass Ceiling Workshop on ‘Public Policy Initiatives Supporting Rural Women and Farmers’
Grass Ceiling Workshop on ‘Public Policy Initiatives Supporting Rural Women and Farmers’
European Policy Forum, hosted by GRASS Ceiling, on 24 March.
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Future Beef Webinar: Breeding the Ideal Cow
Future Beef Webinar: Breeding the Ideal Cow
The webinar, which will be chaired by Dr. Peter Doyle, Teagasc Grange, will cover topics such as what is the ideal cow, bull selection, improving herd genetics, and understanding the role […]
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EU CAP Network’s Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
EU CAP Network’s Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
The focus of this online meeting will be on Strengthening the Connection of Farmers with Society.
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FLIARA – Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action
FLIARA – Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action
The FLIARA project invites you to an inspiring event that explores the intersection of gender equality, rural development, and innovation. This event will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs […]
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Signpost Series Webinar: Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow
Signpost Series Webinar: Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow. It will feature guest speaker Flo Blackbourn, Manager, Curlew Action UK.
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Deadline: ACRES Hedgerow And Tree Planting
Deadline: ACRES Hedgerow And Tree Planting
Hedgerow and tree planting requirements under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have been extended to March 31st.
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BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic – Ennis
BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic – Ennis
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 […]
Future Beef Webinar: The Latest Technologies & How to Use Them Properly
Future Beef Webinar: The Latest Technologies & How to Use Them Properly
The webinar, which will be chaired by Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor will cover topics such as synchronization in cattle breeding, sexed semen, embryo transfer, and a real-world experience with […]
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EU CAP Network’s 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP
EU CAP Network’s 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP
This will be the first meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP. Aims of the first TG meeting: - Take stock of challenges faced […]
BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic – Oranmore
BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic – Oranmore
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 […]
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CBE JU Info Day 2025
CBE JU Info Day 2025
The event is an opportunity to gain insights into the CBE JU (Circular Bio-based European Joint Undertaking) 2025 call for project proposals and to have a better understanding of: - […]
Barn Owl Public Information Evening
Barn Owl Public Information Evening
An evening talk by the Barn Owl Project, an initiative set up by John Carrig to help with the conservation of Barn Owls in Ireland. Attendance is free and all […]
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Plant Health in Focus: raising awareness of regulated and emerging pests for professionals and the public
Plant Health in Focus: raising awareness of regulated and emerging pests for professionals and the public
The EPPO OEPP (European & Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation) will host a plant health webinar, ‘Plant Health in Focus: Raising Awareness of Regulated and Emerging Pests for Professionals and the […]
