Growing Organics Farm Walk - Joe Nolan, Co. Carlow

Joe Nolan farms at Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow with his wife Clair and their son Ciaran. Joe began his conversion to organic farming in March 2022 reached full organic status in March 2024. The 98.23Ha farm comprises 32.27 ha’s of tillage and 63.91ha’s of grass/red clover/multispecies (MSS) and 2.05 ha’s of Riparian Buffer Zone

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A 'Growing Organics' farm walk was held on the farm on Wednesday, 17 July 2024..

A range of topics was discussed including

• Sheep - Breeds, Ewes, Rams, Breeding Management and lamb sales
• Grazing Management
• Winter Feed Management
• Red Clover on the Farm
• Herbal/Multi-species Ley
• Organic Cereal Enterprise
• Soil Fertility
• Animal Health on the Farm
• Housing
• Investments in new Equipment/Machinery
• Financial Performance
• Organic research project
• Farm Safety features
• Organic Capital Investment Scheme 17
• Reseeding routine