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Woodland (Silvopastural) Farming workshop County Laois

  • FiorBhia Portlaoise Laois Ireland (map)

In partnership with BloomHQ and The Cube Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, we present a workshop in Woodland Farming at Portlaoise Co Laois

Workshop includes:

reducing costs by wintering pigs and cattle using the forest as a natural shelter

how the forest regenerates during the winter

water quality in the forest

what plants are available for pollination in winter

farming biologically (no chemical inputs).

Extra income generating potential.

Carbon sequestration potential.

Farming in harmony with nature.

Mental health benefits to Woodland farming

Contact Regina Dunne 0894135817 or digital innovation@bloomhq.ie or Niall Kelly niallkelly@cubecentre.ie

This project is funded under the Horizon 2020 Smart Agri hubs fund 2022 and deliver through BloomHQ Digital Innovation Hub and Cube Centre Low Carbon Centre of Excellence.