Runoff Risk Assessment: Theory and Field-Training for Graney Farmers

Waters of LIFE is offering training on runoff risk assessment to its agri-environmental pilot participants in the Graney sub-catchment. To accommodate part-time farmers there are two options to attend: Friday December 4th or Saturday December 5th. 

The discussions and practical demonstrations are suitable for all participants – you do not need river frontage on your farm to participate.

Runoff Risk Assessment: Theory and Field-Training for Farmers

Date: Friday December 4th OR Saturday December 5th 2026

Time: 9:15am to 12:30pm (either day)

Meeting Point: Lough Graney Community Centre, Flagmount, V94 YW70 

Buses will bring participants to the farm site for the event and return to Flagmount. 

Event Details:

Run-off risk assessment is a key element of the Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme pilot. The assessment is conducted by an agricultural advisor on behalf of the farmer. It identifies which funded actions can be applied for and included in a water quality farm works plan. This event will build the capacity of the farmer to understand run off risk and identify funded actions suitable for their farm.  

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand water quality status of local sub-catchment
• Apply source-pathway-receptor method to identify points of interest on farm
• Assess sediment and phosphorous runoff risk on a farm
• Identify opportunities for supporting actions, particularly riparian planting
• Improved alignment with agricultural advisor on water quality farm works plan

Event Conditions:

• Contracted Waters of LIFE attendees receive a €156 payment for active attendance in all elements of the event
• A contracted farmer who is unable to attend may nominate a family member to go in their place. This must be recorded during the registration process
• Pre-registration is required for this event. Anyone not registered in advance will not receive payment. Please contact your catchment scientist if you need help with registration
• The bus transfer is to ensure smooth, safe and timely transition for all participating farmers. It is a short bus journey. Participant parking at the destination farm is not permitted
• Participants will attend a safety briefing and must comply with all safety and biosecurity measures
• Event operations and timings may change to suit the weather conditions
• Light refreshments will be available for participants at the Community Centre
• Please be considerate of others when parking in Flagmount