Well deserved Norman, Michael & chlann
Lovely farming family running great integrated systems for farmer sustainability, nature, environment, water quality, soil health, ecosystem services for greater society, nutrient density in food, carbon sequestration etc
Take a look at the video @TheRDS did for us over the summer for winning the Sustainable Farming Award.
Nice to have the next generation included🥰
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Take a look at the video @TheRDS did for us over the summer for winning the Sustainable Farming Award.
Nice to have the next generation included🥰
Norman Dunne, Co. Kildare, is the 2023 RDS Sustainable Farming Award Winner 🏆
Norman, a fourth-generation farmer from Kilgraigue in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, embarked on a transformative journey in 2015 by transitioning from conventional tillage farming to a more holistic and regenerative approach. His main focus has been on improving soil health, recognising its vital role in fostering the well-being of plants, animals, and humans.
Through conservation agriculture principles, Norman has successfully reduced his reliance on chemicals and achieved remarkable results.
Norman has demonstrated his commitment to circular management practices by adopting the three Rs of the #CircularEconomy — Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle — on his farm. He minimises emissions, enhances energy efficiency, conserves water, and manages his supply chain sustainably.
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Download the application forms now and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €15,000 prize fund : rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu…
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Great work Tommy
Soil looks lovely there👍
#worldsoilday definitely think our soils health has helped us get in crops everywhere in an autumn when no till “shouldn’t”of worked here. Maybe a bit of resilience developing.
Great advice from Jason👍
Simple yet vital for success and often not considered
Keith & Brian Berns & family doing great work educating farmers, advisors,environmentalists & consumers over the years on not just cover crops but Soil health and regenerative farming in general
Hope to see you boys again soon
@GreenCoverSeed
What ecosystem services do cover crops provide? The better question is “what don’t cover crops provide?” In this article, we describe cover crops as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of soil health. greencover.com/ecosystem-ser…
Super presentation from Amy Jackson @Oxtale at Nuffield Ireland conference today & congratulations to all Irish Nuffield scholars who also presented today @NuffieldIreland
Dave Beecher sharing great knowledge on soil health & soil microbiology at day 2 of Biofarm
@DanuFarming
@NatOrgSkill
@BaseIreland
Great to hear from this great group of farmers in DANU who pioneered their own systems approach to biological & regenerative farming to suit their own farms needs
Super results for farmers and environment over their 5yr EIP
@NatOrgSkill
@BaseIreland
Looking forward to another great two days of poaching & learning at Nots Biofarm
Well done again to Sean & team at Nots
The harsh reality that farmers currently have to deal with in producing food with current weather patterns
Added to the stress a lot of people have had with flooding of homes and businesses recently
Food and environmental systems need thought change & help
2023 potato harvest , IFA quoting 60% still to be lifted. Stress and strain on growers is now concerning. Growers have high cost outlays still stuck in ground. Bacterial breakdown, skin disease and overall quality will be a challenge in storage.@farmersjournal @IFAmedia
Good man Con, @robbycoleman1 always very happy to share his knowledge & experiences
Great to see such diversity in education
@BaseIreland
@theapplefarmer
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On the day thats in it ,thanks to irish seedsavers i could enjoy one of these today 👍& more to plant this autumn
@IrishSeedSavers
Plenty of blight pressure in some fields at the minute
Integrated Disease Management shows its true value in seasons like this
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Upcoming funded masters opportunity in crop science @ucdlyonsfarm
scholarshipdb.net/jobs-in-Ir…
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Heres a tour before all the machines start arriving+a list of manufacturers👌
Banners, chairs sound system, projector and screens coming tomorrow.
A few enquiries as to who can attend the show.Everyone is the answer. Farmers,educators,students,and anyone with an interest in Soil
Fair play to the Dunne family and Base Ireland committee for all the prep work so far
Joining us will be a great character from Aus & an irish dairy farmer/dung beetle whisperer for a bit of extra diversity 😂
@DustinPascoe1
@VicNotill
@Friesian_man
@NatOrgSkill
@BaseIreland
Soil Dependence site is taking shape!10 Plots measured out for 8 No-till and strip-till drills,a cross cutter disk and a tow and fert+Rows of compost for compost turner demonstration.On the 4th of July in maynooth.Eircode W23v0h9
Still time for tickets👇
eventbrite.com/e/base-irelan…
Plenty to learn in the car park never mind at the presentations
Well worth a visit to see and hear how to sow some seeds of change in your own mind
and learn about conservation/regen/agroecology farming from a systems perspective
Currently the car park for Soil Dependence!The Bermuda Triangle. This is the point in the field where the Notill spring barley meets the laying hens, piggies,sheep and The livestock Gaurdian dog Bruce🐶
Still time to grab your tickets eventbrite.com/e/base-irelan…
#soildependence
