NOTS are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens to provide a half-day course in Agroforestry with Clive Bright of Rare Ruminare.

This course is suitable for anyone considering introducing agroforestry – merging trees with agriculture – on their farm. Clive Bright says of agroforestry – “Woodland pasture or silvopasture is the ideal habitat for livestock, providing shelter and shade and a source of additional nutrients. Trees over pasture add another level of green leaves multiplying the amount of solar energy the land captures; this enhances the mineral and water cycle and restores soil health, bolsters biodiversity and the overall resilience and productivity of the farm”

Lunch at the world famous Ballymaloe Cookery School will ensure you’re all set for a great day of learning.

• DATE: Tuesday May 14th, 2024
• TIMES: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
• VENUE: Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm and Gardens, Shanagarry, Co Cork
• COST: Just €60 when you sign up through NOTS (includes lunch at the world famous Ballymaloe Cookery School)
• PARTICIPANTS: Limited (Sign up ASAP to confirm your place)

Please note – to qualify for the NOTS rate, you must be a) resident in Ireland; and b) employed in any sector (either full-time or part-time). If you are not currently in employment – please sign up directly through Ballymaloe Cookery School.

What You’ll Learn: 

• Learn the benefit of agroforestry on soil health and environment biodiversity 
• Practical experience on how to plant trees, what species and where and how to safely graze livestock amongst young trees 
• How to map and plan for agroforestry

Sign up ASAP below – please note course places are limited so sign up ASAP to confirm your place. Any questions, email us at info@nots.ie.