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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Wed, 22 JanDunadry Hotel22 Jan 2025, 09:30 – 17:30Dunadry Hotel, 2 Islandreagh Dr, Dunadry, Antrim BT41 2HA, UKThe Ulster Farmers’ Union, in partnership with the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, are excited to launch their Agricultural Conference 2025, themed “My Farm 2100: A Glimpse into the Future,” which will gather farmers together to look to the future of agriculture.
Thu, 13 FebThe Canada Room13 Feb 2025, 18:45 – 20:45The Canada Room, University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, UKLearn about Regenerative Design and why it's so important to help us address our climate and ecological emergency. This is part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival 2025.
Tue, 21 JanSouthern Regional College21 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00Southern Regional College, 22 Castlewellan Rd, Banbridge BT32 4AY, UKJoin us for a thought-provoking event focused on Regenerating Our Agri Food sector. Great British Menu Finalist Alex Greene, is the keynote speaker. Alex will share his invaluable insights on implementing regenerative practices within his kitchen.
Thu, 16 JanGarvins Bar16 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AATOPIC: The health of our soils and water quality are linked, so what practical measures can farmers do to improve both?
Sat, 11 JanVoid Art Centre11 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 20:00Void Art Centre, 10 Waterloo Pl, Londonderry BT48 6BU, UKJoin the launch of FARMWORK at mid Art centre. Everyone is welcome and BYOB encouraged! (Runs until 8th March 2025). You do not have to RSVP!- Thu, 09 JanGarvins Bar09 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
Thu, 09 JanLocation is TBD09 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 10 Jan 2025, 17:00Location is TBDNI farmers will be representing 'Next-Gen Regen' and 'Nature Friendly Farming Network NI', in two different presentations. Book tickets for in person or online now.
Thu, 05 DecGarvins Bar05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
Thu, 07 NovGarvins Bar07 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
Mon, 07 OctBoho Community Hall07 Oct 2024, 09:45 – 15:00Boho Community Hall, 174 Boho Rd, Tullyholvin Lower, Enniskillen BT74 5BB, UKWorkshop on improving soil health, reducing reliance on costly artificial inputs and adopting more resilient livestock grazing systems, with Niels Corfield.
Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 21:30webinarThe Ulster Farmers’ Union in conjunction with Kilwaughter Lime, is hosting a ‘What action to take from a soil report: use it, don’t file it’ webinar via Zoom on Tuesday 24 September, 8pm.
Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 20:30webinarToday education increasingly happens alone, indoors and often in front of screens. But farm-based education offers a unique opportunity to reconnect people to the natural and human ecosystems that we all rely on.
Sat, 07 SeptThe sheddings07 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 23:50The sheddings, 64 Munie Rd, Glenarm, Ballymena BT44 0BL, UKIt all starts with the soil at the core of this event. Hear from international and local speakers, with keynotes from Greg Judy; grazing rancher, USA and Understanding Ag's team Kyle & Stuart from the UK. Alongside talks there are lots of outside activities and demos to take part in.
Thu, 29 AugCookstown29 Aug 2024, 17:30 – 20:00Cookstown, 52 Drum Rd, Cookstown BT80 8QS, UKJohann Tasker poses audience questions to a panel including very own Bronagh O'Kane, Prof John Gilliland and John McClenaghan. This is a free event but you need to apply to be in the audience. There will be light refreshments.
Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 20:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 16:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
Thu, 04 JulCookstown04 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Cookstown, 35 Lower Kildress Rd, Cookstown BT80 9RN, UKThis workshop session will help us understand our soil test analysis results. Discussing the role of nutrients and their function in our soils. Including guidance on how to address issues in accordance with our soil types and farm systems.
Wed, 12 JunLocation is TBD12 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00Location is TBDNFFN are running a technical workshop with Dr Richard Binks on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and learn about attracting an abundance of beneficial insects into your crop systems. At Acton Farms, Newry. Location in booking link.
Past Events
- Wed, 22 JanDunadry Hotel22 Jan 2025, 09:30 – 17:30Dunadry Hotel, 2 Islandreagh Dr, Dunadry, Antrim BT41 2HA, UKThe Ulster Farmers’ Union, in partnership with the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, are excited to launch their Agricultural Conference 2025, themed “My Farm 2100: A Glimpse into the Future,” which will gather farmers together to look to the future of agriculture.
- Thu, 13 FebThe Canada Room13 Feb 2025, 18:45 – 20:45The Canada Room, University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NN, UKLearn about Regenerative Design and why it's so important to help us address our climate and ecological emergency. This is part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival 2025.
- Tue, 21 JanSouthern Regional College21 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00Southern Regional College, 22 Castlewellan Rd, Banbridge BT32 4AY, UKJoin us for a thought-provoking event focused on Regenerating Our Agri Food sector. Great British Menu Finalist Alex Greene, is the keynote speaker. Alex will share his invaluable insights on implementing regenerative practices within his kitchen.
- Thu, 16 JanGarvins Bar16 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AATOPIC: The health of our soils and water quality are linked, so what practical measures can farmers do to improve both?
- Sat, 11 JanVoid Art Centre11 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 20:00Void Art Centre, 10 Waterloo Pl, Londonderry BT48 6BU, UKJoin the launch of FARMWORK at mid Art centre. Everyone is welcome and BYOB encouraged! (Runs until 8th March 2025). You do not have to RSVP!
- Thu, 09 JanGarvins Bar09 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
- Thu, 09 JanLocation is TBD09 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 10 Jan 2025, 17:00Location is TBDNI farmers will be representing 'Next-Gen Regen' and 'Nature Friendly Farming Network NI', in two different presentations. Book tickets for in person or online now.
- Thu, 05 DecGarvins Bar05 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
- Thu, 07 NovGarvins Bar07 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Garvins Bar, 27 Main St, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8AAThe Winter Gatherings discussion group is made up of farmers interested in innovative approaches to improving soil health on their farms. It is an open group and free for any farmer to come along if you are interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded farmers.
- Mon, 07 OctBoho Community Hall07 Oct 2024, 09:45 – 15:00Boho Community Hall, 174 Boho Rd, Tullyholvin Lower, Enniskillen BT74 5BB, UKWorkshop on improving soil health, reducing reliance on costly artificial inputs and adopting more resilient livestock grazing systems, with Niels Corfield.
- Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 25 Sept 2024, 21:30webinarThe Ulster Farmers’ Union in conjunction with Kilwaughter Lime, is hosting a ‘What action to take from a soil report: use it, don’t file it’ webinar via Zoom on Tuesday 24 September, 8pm.
- Tue, 24 Septwebinar24 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 20:30webinarToday education increasingly happens alone, indoors and often in front of screens. But farm-based education offers a unique opportunity to reconnect people to the natural and human ecosystems that we all rely on.
- Sat, 07 SeptThe sheddings07 Sept 2024, 09:00 – 23:50The sheddings, 64 Munie Rd, Glenarm, Ballymena BT44 0BL, UKIt all starts with the soil at the core of this event. Hear from international and local speakers, with keynotes from Greg Judy; grazing rancher, USA and Understanding Ag's team Kyle & Stuart from the UK. Alongside talks there are lots of outside activities and demos to take part in.
- Thu, 29 AugCookstown29 Aug 2024, 17:30 – 20:00Cookstown, 52 Drum Rd, Cookstown BT80 8QS, UKJohann Tasker poses audience questions to a panel including very own Bronagh O'Kane, Prof John Gilliland and John McClenaghan. This is a free event but you need to apply to be in the audience. There will be light refreshments.
- Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 20:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
- Wed, 14 Aug18 Craignagore Lane, Evish14 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 16:0018 Craignagore Lane, Evish, Strabane BT82 8FD, UKNewly planted agroforestry and native woodland sections on his farm and his reasoning and thinking how best to incorporate trees into a sheep grazing enterprise, with possible agri-tourism in the future. Discuss the pros and cons of large scale planting and issues relating to tree guards and stakes.
- Thu, 04 JulCookstown04 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 22:00Cookstown, 35 Lower Kildress Rd, Cookstown BT80 9RN, UKThis workshop session will help us understand our soil test analysis results. Discussing the role of nutrients and their function in our soils. Including guidance on how to address issues in accordance with our soil types and farm systems.
- Wed, 12 JunLocation is TBD12 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00Location is TBDNFFN are running a technical workshop with Dr Richard Binks on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and learn about attracting an abundance of beneficial insects into your crop systems. At Acton Farms, Newry. Location in booking link.
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