13 May 2025

Field Insights: Organic Tillage Crop Walks

A nationwide series of eight Organic Crop Walks, organised by Teagasc, will commence next week. The first event takes place in Co. Cork on Monday, May 19.

Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, these on-farm events are a great opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges.

Topics will include crop rotations, soil health, crop nutrition, weed control, and the current organic market outlook. There will also be a focus on growing organic oats for the expanding human food market, as well as the prospects for supplying the growing demand for organic animal feed.

 Teagasc Organic Tillage Specialist, Martin Bourke said: “Whether you’re an organic grower, or a conventional farmer curious about integrating organic practices on part of your farm, these farm walks will offer valuable insights, practical advice, and a chance to connect with fellow farmers.

“These events, in eight different counties across the country, are an opportunity to see what existing organic farmers have put into practice on their farms. I would urge all interested in organic farming and the organic sector to come along to one of these farm walks.” 

To learn more about this series of organic farm walks, visit here.

Dates and venues for Organic Crops Walks

• Monday, 19^thMay | 6pm | Cork
  • Farm of Jim Stafford, Lahard (Out-farm), Whitegate, Co. Cork. Eircode: P25 P267. 
• Tuesday, 20^thMay | 11am | Tipperary
  • Farm of Matt Hennessy, Beechwood, Coleman, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E91 XD73.
• Thursday, 29^thMay | 2pm | Kilkenny
  • Farm of Rod & Julie Calder-Potts, Highbank Farm, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny. Eircode:  R95 W58P.
• Tuesday, 3^rdJune | 10.30am | Offaly
  • Farm of Eveline Gill, Ballyoran, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. Eircode:  R42 Y004.
• Tuesday, 3^rdJune | 3pm | Carlow
  • Farm of Broderick Farm Partnership, Brownshill Avenue, Kernanstown, Carlow. Eircode: R93 Y7F3.
• Thursday, 5^thJune | 7pm | Monaghan
  • Farm of Mark Gillanders, Ballinagall, Monaghan. Eircode: H18 K202.
• Friday, 6^thJune | 11am | Meath
  • Farm of John McDonnell, Shalvanstown, Slane, Co. Meath. Eircode: C15 E279.
• Monday, 9^thJune | 7pm | Galway
  • Farm of Padraic Dunleavy, Blindwell, Cloghan Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway. Eircode: H54 DN12.