Welcome to our monthly roundup of growing and farming events! Each month, we'll bring you a curated list of upcoming events happening around the country, including farm walks, workshops, courses, and talks. Our aim is to spread the word about events that can help you deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the world of organic & regenerative agriculture.

Events of Interest (June/July)

Farm Walks/Workshops at Byrne Biodiversity - Byrne Biodiversity is a consultancy and advisory service focused on managing landscapes to benefit nature, wildlife species, and pollinators. The organisation operates a research and innovation farm where specific ecological management practices are implemented. These include the planting and maintenance of native trees and hedgerows, cultivating crops for pollinators and wild birds, and applying water quality mitigation strategies. Additionally, the farm produces organic hay meadows with zero chemical use and minimal fertiliser application, demonstrating significant environmental benefits. The work conducted on the farm is recorded annually and consistently meets high standards, as noted by scientists and researchers. Byrne Biodiversity offers small, detailed farm walks on Saturday mornings during Summer and Winter, limited to ten participants to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their practices. For more information, contact Patrick on 086-1952373.

When: Saturdays, 10am to 1pm (subject to interest)
Where: Byrne Biodiversity, Killabban, Co. Laois
Cost: €15 per person (Min group size of 10 required) Bookings are made via email - [email protected]

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Madeline McKeever
Organic Seed Production on a Mixed Farm

When: Mon 1 Jun 2026 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Skibbereen, Cork
Cost: €12

Organic Crop Walk – Offaly
The Teagasc Organics team are hosting an Organic Crop Walk on Wednesday, 3rd June at 2pm on the farm of Amanda Galvin & Shane Dunne, Ballycallaghan, Durrow, Co. Offaly, R35 AY05.

This on farm event is a great opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges.

When: Wed 3rd June 2026 2:00 PM
Where: Farm of Amanda Galvin & Shane Dunne, Ballycallaghan, Durrow, Co. Offaly. Eircode: R35 AY05
Cost: Free

Organic Crop Walk – Carlow
The Teagasc Organics team are hosting an Organic Crop Walk on Thursday, 4th June at 11am on the farm of Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow, R21 CK66.

This on farm event is a great opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges.

When: Thur 4th June 2026 11:00 AM
Where: Farm of Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh, Co. Carlow. Eircode: R21 CK66.
Cost: Free

OGI Farm Walk: Salad Growing with Mill House Organic Farm
This event at Mill House Organic Farm will focus on “Salad Crops - how challenges can be turned into workable scenarios and achievements”,as well as giving a fresh and practical perspective on the realities of making an organic salad growing enterprise work. This event is suitable for commercial growers only.

When: Sat 6 Jun 2026 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Mill House Farm, Williamstown, Co. Galway
Cost: OGI members: €10 | Non-members: €35

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Rachel & James Creighton
Balancing Milk Production, Biodiversity and Water Quality.

When: Sat 6 Jun 2026 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Dunlavin, Kildare
Cost: €12

Killarney Home & Garden Festival 2026
Join us on June 13th and 14th at the stunning Killarney Racecourse for the first-ever Killarney Home & Garden Festival! Whether you are a passionate plant lover, a new homeowner, or simply looking for fresh inspiration to upgrade your living space, this is the ultimate weekend event in County Kerry. Our mission is simple: to help you discover exactly how to make a house a true home, seamlessly blending beautiful indoor interiors with spectacular outdoor living spaces.

When: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14th June 2026
Where: Killarney Racecourse, Ross Rd, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Cost: Day pass €7.50, weekend pass €15 (+ BF)

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - John Liston
Building Resilience On An Organic Beef Farm.

When: Wed 17 Jun 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Croom, Limerick
Cost: €12

Organic Fruit & Vegetable Growing: 1-day Course
This one-day course is ideal for anyone keen to learn how to grow high-quality vegetables and fruit organically. Held in the Core College Organic Gardens in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, the course combines practical, hands-on garden work with expert guidance from Klaus Laitenberger and Heiko Klee. Both gardeners have extensive experience in organic growing, with Klaus also being author of several highly regarded books on the subject.

When: Thursday 18th Jun 2026
Where: Core College Medicinal Herb Gardens in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Cost: €115 through NOTS

Organic Medicinal Herb Growing: 1-day Course
This one-day course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore how to cultivate, care for, and use medicinal herbs. Through a blend of hands-on garden practice and a guided tour of the Core College dispensary, you will gain both practical skills and deeper insight into the therapeutic use of medicinal herbs.

When: Friday 19th June 2026
Where: Core College Medicinal Herb Gardens, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Cost: €115 through NOTS

Grow sustainably your own food
We offer kitchen garden courses where you will learn how to grow food using our simple, No-dig gardening techniques. This method not only improves soil health but also saves time and reduces strain, making it a back-friendly gardening solution. Our approach encourages minimal weeding through the use of mulching techniques and old techniques like coppicing and pollarding.

When: Saturday 20th June 2026 10am - 4pm
Where: Dunmore Country School, Durrow, Co. Laois
Cost: €127.20

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Bruce Thompson
Reducing Inputs and Supporting Soil Life on a Dairy Farm.

When: Mon 22 Jun 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Ballyfin, Laois
Cost: €12

Farming For Nature Festival
A farmer-led celebration of practical, nature-friendly farming. The Farming For Nature Festival offers a full day of practical, hands-on learning for farmers at all stages. Running from 9:30am to 6:30pm, the programme is divided across multiple learning spaces. All this will be followed by a social fireside chat into the evening. The festival begins with a solstice-inspired evening event on 22 June, with speakers, food, fire and music — a chance to connect, reflect and celebrate the links between farming, nature and the food we grow.

When: Mon 22nd- Tues 23rd June 2026
Where: Ballykilcavan Brewery, Co. Laois, R32Y0PK
Cost: Day ticket €50, Solstice Evening & Festival Ticket €75

Beginner’s Course to Growing Vegetables with Klaus Laitenberger
This workshop is for everyone who would like to grow their own food. The workshop will be packed with practical demonstrations on; how to prepare the soil, how to become a composting expert, seed sowing and other propagation methods, growing fruit and herbs. The classroom sessions will include; Crop planning, Crop rotation, Crop selection and what crops suit small gardens, Organic pest and disease control, Questions and Answers Session. Coffee & scones on arrival plus a 3 course lunch by Thien.

When: Saturday 27th June 2026 10am - 5pm
Where: Tilled Earth, Tonragee, Achill, near Mulranny, Co. Mayo
Cost: €125

GIY For Beginners, With Mick Kelly
Dreaming of growing your own food but not sure where to start? This one-day course with Mick Kelly, founder of GIY, will teach you everything you need to know about growing vegetables at home. This course is aimed at complete beginners looking to grow their own food for the first time or indeed anyone who has tried growing before but wants to improve their results. And whether you have a balcony, small garden, or larger space, this course will give you the skills and confidence to get growing right away.

When: Saturday 27th June 2026 10am - 4pm
Where: GROW HQ, Waterford
Cost: €95

The Art of Mulching & Water
The Concept: "Use Small and Slow Solutions." The Workshop: Water conservation strategies & taking softwood cuttings. We will look at different types of mulch (seaweed & wool) to suppress weeds and feed the soil slowly during the driest months.

When: Saturday 27th June 2026 11am-2pm
Where: OURganic Gardens, Gortahork . Co Donegal
Cost: €15

Natural Farming Intensive Training
Taught by Ireland’s Natural Farming pioneer Tom Stack, alongside a diverse team of teachers and soilsmiths, this will be a 5-day intensive training programme in person in south Limerick. The course will be based on the pioneering techniques of Korean Natural Farming (KNF), developed by Master Choand advanced by Chris Trump. The trainers will share their knowledge about the Korean Natural Farming technology, technique, and philosophies across 5 days, including tips to increase your profits and improve your sustainability.

When: Monday 29th June - 3rd July 2026
Where: Summerhill Natural Dairy Farm. Cloonee, Ballygran, Co. Limerick
Cost: €600 when you sign up through NOTS

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Brian Dilleen
Building a Regenerative Farm from the Ground Up.

When: Sat 4 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Craughwell, Galway
Cost: €12

Grow sustainably your own food
We offer kitchen garden courses where you will learn how to grow food using our simple, No-dig gardening techniques. This method not only improves soil health but also saves time and reduces strain, making it a back-friendly gardening solution. Our approach encourages minimal weeding through the use of mulching techniques and old techniques like coppicing and pollarding.

When: Saturday 11th July 2026 10am - 4pm
Where: Dunmore Country School, Durrow, Co. Laois
Cost: €127.20

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - The Poole Family
High Output, High Nature: A Dairy Balance.

When: Sat 11 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Gorey, Wexford
Cost: €12

Preventative Farm Homeopathy for Livestock Farmers
Taking place in Shankill Castle, Co Kilkenny, this programme is two days’ teaching with the course tutors Chris Auckland and Jackie Pearce-Dickens, where the key principles of their proven system of prevention and early intervention will be explored through practical examples and exercises, relating to your own farm and livestock.

When: Wednesday July 15th & Thursday July 16th, 2026
Where: Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny
Cost: €180 through NOTS

GIY For Beginners, With Mick Kelly
Dreaming of growing your own food but not sure where to start? This one-day course with Mick Kelly, founder of GIY, will teach you everything you need to know about growing vegetables at home. This course is aimed at complete beginners looking to grow their own food for the first time or indeed anyone who has tried growing before but wants to improve their results. And whether you have a balcony, small garden, or larger space, this course will give you the skills and confidence to get growing right away.

When: Saturday 18th July 2026 10am - 4pm
Where: GROW HQ, Waterford
Cost: €95

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Jenny Watkins & Janet Power
Gorse Farm Market Garden: Small Scale, Big Impact.

When: Sat 18 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Bunclody, Wexford
Cost: €12

Feeding the Earth (Liquid Feeds & Teas)
The Concept: "Produce No Waste." The Workshop: Turning weeds (nettles/comfrey) into plant food. Closing the loop by using garden waste to create fertility. Also Summer pruning workshop as bonus! 

When: Saturday 25th July - 11am-2pm
Where: OURganic Gardens, Gortahork . Co Donegal
Cost: €15

Farming For Nature Farm Walk - Willie Mulhall
Home-bred and Home-fed on an Organic Beef Farm

When: Sat 25 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Allenwood, Kildare
Cost: €12

Garden Course, 2 Day Complete Organic Gardening with Klaus Laitenberger
This two-day gardening course is for everyone who would like to start their own food garden. It is very comprehensive and will give detailed information on how to start your own food garden. The course includes a welcome coffee/tea and scones on arrival and a delicious home-cooked three course lunch with wine on both days.

When: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th July 2026 10.00 am – 5.00 pm (both days)
Where: Tilled Earth, Tonragee, Achill, near Mulranny, Co. Mayo
Cost: €240

This page is updated monthly, if you have a course or event that you would like us to feature, please get in touch. We are always looking to share more valuable opportunities.