Kilkeny farm to host Teagasc Organic Tillage Crop Walk

A Kilkenny farm will open its gates to visitors as part of a nationwide series of eight Organic Crop Walks, organised by Teagasc.
The first event takes place in County Cork on Monday, May 19.

The local event will be held on Farm of Rod and Julie Calder-Potts, Highbank Farm, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny, on Thursday, May 29.

Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, these on-farm events are a great opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges.

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Topics
Topics will include crop rotations, soil health, crop nutrition, weed control and the current organic market outlook.
There will also be a focus on growing organic oats for the expanding human food market, as well as the prospects for supplying the growing demand for organic animal feed.

“Whether you’re an organic grower, or a conventional farmer curious about integrating organic practices on part of your farm, these farm walks will offer valuable insights, practical advice, and a chance to connect with fellow farmers,” said Teagasc Organic Tillage Specialist, Martin Bourke.

“These events, in eight different counties across the country, are an opportunity to see what existing organic farmers have put into practice on their farms. I would urge all interested in organic farming and the organic sector to come along to one of these farm walks.”

Information
Other farms in the region hosting walks include:
The farm of Matt Hennessy, Beechwood, Coleman, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E91 XD73. This is on Tuesday, May 20.
The Broderick Farm Partnership, Brownshill Avenue, Kernanstown, Carlow will host an event on Tuesday, June 3.
To learn more about these and other organic farm walks, visit https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/organics/farm-walks/ #tillagewalks