National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) has confirmed the return of its sixth annual Biological Farming Conference – BioFarm 2023.
Moving back to an in-person format after the online events of the past three years, the conference will take place across two full days on Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8 at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick.
Over the two days, renowned Irish and international speakers will present to delegates, including experts from the US, Denmark, Germany, and the UK.
The conference will focus on biological, organic and regenerative farming, and the speakers will explore a number of key issues facing the farming sector, including:
- Climate change;
- Carbon sequestration;
- Rising input costs;
- Farm profitability.
Commenting on BioFarm 2023, Sean McGloin, network manager at NOTS, said:
“We are packing both days with quality speakers from both the academic fields as well as working farmers from Ireland and further afield.
“We will cover as many aspects of biological, regenerative, and organic farming as we can – as well as looking at key market opportunities.
“We see these practices as central to the future of farming in Ireland, and hopefully we can inspire farmers to get on board with these methods.
“Everything is on the table in agriculture at the moment, especially from a climate change mitigation standpoint. The experts, academics, and farmers at BioFarm 2023 are at the forefront of this thinking.”
In-Person BioFarm event
The hybrid event will feature live, in-person presentations from leading industry experts, roundtable panel discussions, and interactive question and answer sessions where participants can engage directly with the speakers.
“BioFarm has garnered a reputation for attracting a ‘who’s-who’ of biological and regenerative agriculture – with academic and research professionals being backed up by real-life farmers who are walking the walk,” McGloin added.
“It’s a good time of year for farmers to take a day or two off and hear from some of the most innovative people we have in the sector who can impart their knowledge and skills.
“We will have at least 15 minutes at the end of each presentation where delegates can ask questions, and there will be trade stands at the conference.”
To purchase tickets for the event, click here.
About NOTS
NOTS is a non-profit network managed through a steering group which has representation from organic certification bodies Irish Organic Association, and the Organic Trust.
It is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies.
Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
For more information about NOTS, click here.
