Farm Walks 2026 - SEPTEMBER DATE/TIME TBC - Gareth Culligan: No-Till Farming and Soil Health in Practice

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2026 - DATE/TIME TBC. SIGN UP TO THE MAILING LIST AND WE WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN A DATE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AND BOOKING FOR THE WALK IS OPEN.

Join this farm walk focusing on practical actions for nature with Farming for Nature Ambassador Gareth Culligan: No-Till Farming and Soil Health in Practice. The Farming for Nature farm walks are an opportunity for FFN Ambassadors to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land.

Gareth will explain how his move to reduced tillage and no-till has changed the way his soil performs. You’ll hear how cover crops and diverse rotations help manage weeds, improve fertility and reduce input costs. The system relies on careful planning rather than heavy machinery or high chemical use. Wildlife has also increased as a result of year-round ground cover and improved habitats. Gareth will share the economics behind the system as well as the challenges. This walk is focused on practical lessons from long-term experience.

WHAT ARE THE FARM WALKS:

• The exact location of the farm walk will be sent via email to ticket holders on the week of the walk (keep an eye on your email & your spam folder as sometimes the emails end up in spam).
• This will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer, a look at some of the habitats/species, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature.
• These walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. They are not suitable for children, or for people/groups looking for an ‘organised walk’ in the countryside.
• These walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community.
• Please wear suitable footwear for uneven and potentially muddy conditions.
• Dogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one. We would ask that you please respect these farmers, their land and livestock when visiting. 
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk commences.

Thank you to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for supporting these farm walks.

For more info on FFN events, resources, programmes, go to: www.farmingfornature.ie