New Guide Launch: A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland

“A must-read for anyone who has ever planted a tree,” said John Brennan, Manager of Leitrim Organic Farmers Co-op, speaking at the launch of a new publication from Pro Silva Ireland in March 2025. The guide ,A Guide to Continuous Cover Forestry Practice in Ireland , written by Sean Hoskins, has already made a strong […]
Knowledge Transfer Group Visit: Biodiversity & Agroforestry in Action

On May 20th 2025, members of our Knowledge Transfer Group gathered at the farm of Tom and Margaret Connell in Ballinalee, Co. Longford for a hands-on discussion on agroforestry and biodiversity in organic systems. The day offered a unique look at how trees, livestock, and nature can thrive together , and how farmers like Tom […]
Organic Farming Principles Course – Now in 11 Locations

The National Organic Training Skillnet now have 11 new locations for their highly regarded Organic Farming Principles training , designed to give you the knowledge and certification required to join the scheme. Whether you’re converting for the first time or strengthening your existing organic practice, this course provides essential, practical skills to support your farm’s […]
Cloncannon BioFarm
Make yourself at home at Cloncannon Biofarm When you visit Cloncannon Biofarm, we will first try to remove the packaging around you and take you from the box so that you can ‘totally arrive’, leaving all of life’s baggage behind and ‘Use your Senses to Connect’ with the awesome natural world. The activities which you can […]