16 April 2021
Type Event Proceeding
On this episode of the Farm Business Options Webinar series which took place on Tuesday, 13th April, Barry Caslin was joined by Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist and Clive Bright, Organic grass only farmer, Sligo to discuss organic farming - steps to conversion and opportunities.
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist gave an overview of the Organic Farming Scheme which is currently open for applications, balancing profit and sustainability, key considerations and opportunities which organic farming can offer.
Clive Bright, who is an organic grass only farmer based in Sligo also joined the webinar to give an insight into his journey farming organically to date.
Event Time 11am
Venue Online A weekly webinar, ‘Farm Business Options’, will feature news, views and interviews on current topics relevant to farm business diversification in Irish Agriculture.
With many diversifications struggling during the pandemic, we take a look at the horticulture sector, to see if it is an enterprise worth considering.
Dermot Callaghan, Head of the Horticulture Development Department at Teagasc will join Barry Caslin to discuss the sector, trends which are currently favouring the sector, where the possible opportunities are, and what could be next steps to accessing these opportunities.
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Event Time 11am
Venue Online A weekly webinar, ‘Farm Business Options’, will feature news, views and interviews on current topics relevant to farm business diversification in Irish Agriculture.
The income generated by diversification is a vital component of many farming businesses – but it can involve unfamiliar planning, legal, staffing, plus health and safety issues.
Seamus Campbell will speak to diversification champions from Donegal about tips and advice to guide you through your diversification journey. This webinar will provide information to help you to set up and run a new enterprise on your farm.
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Tel: +353 59 917 0200
Event Time 11am
Venue Online A weekly webinar, ‘Farm Business Options’, will feature news, views and interviews on current topics relevant to farm business diversification in Irish Agriculture.
Have you considered what alternative enterprises you could run on your farm to improve your family farm income? Webinar host, Peter Doolan, Teagasc Laois will be joined by three local farmers who have diversified their family farms into organic dairying, soft food produce and angling in order to generate additional income.
Moderator: Peter Doolan, Teagasc Laois
Panellists:
John and Enda Phelan, Laois Angling Centre | Facebook Page
Thomas and Alan Phelan, Organic Dairy Farmers, Mountrath, Co. Laois