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