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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
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An insightful seminar known as the 'Farm Diversification Seminar' is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m to 4:30p.m at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) Thurles campus.
The event will also feature the official launch of the AgriNext Business Incubator.
Discover how diversifying farm activities can unlock new revenue streams and promote sustainability. Join for an engaging session on implementing diversification in your farm business.
Barry Caslin from Teagasc, keynote speaker, brings extensive expertise in this area and will share valuable insights.
A panel discussion will explore the successes and challenges of diversification, offering practical advice and inspiring real-world examples.
Additional key presentations on topics that include planning permissions, funding opportunities, and business strategies are essential considerations for anyone seeking to diversify their farm.
Take advantage of networking opportunities throughout the day and connect with exhibitors eager to engage and support your goals.
| Time | Activity | Speakers |
| 9.00- 9:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee/Tea Participants sign in, collect materials. | All |
| 9:30 - 9:40 | Opening Remarks by the Host Welcome participants and outline of the days’ schedule | Mercedes Alonso-Gomez SDRI Director |
| 9.40 - 9.50 | Summary of the AgriNext Project on Farm Diversification Business Incubator | Anthony Oyeogbe Research Officer AgriNext Project |
| 9:50 – 10:30 | Keynote: Exploring opportunities and identifying potential diversification niches for your farm (e.g., agritourism, value-added products, renewable energy) | Barry Caslin Teagasc, Energy & Rural Development Specialist |
| 10.30 - 10.50 | Planning permission | Tipperary County Council |
| 10.50 - 11.20 | Coffee break | All |
| 11:20 – 12:10 | Interactive Panel Discussion: Success stories in farm diversification: challenges faced, and lessons learned. Moderator: | Panelists: Ailbhe Gerrard (Brookfield Farm) Padraig Moran (Coorevin Farm) Nicola & Elaine (Bánór Farm) Baden Powell (Templederry Farm) Daniel Long (Aquaponics) |
| 12.10 – 12.30 | Business plan, succession planning, funding resources | Irish Farmer Account Cooperative |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Support agencies | LEADER and Local Enterprise Office |
| 13.00 – 13.50 | Networking lunch | All |
| 13:50 – 14.20 | Women as innovators for farm diversification | Mary Curtin Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick |
| 14.20 - 14.40 | Business development opportunities in renewable energy with focus on biomethane | Ajay Sutrakhar Biomethane Development Office |
| 14.40 – 15.00 | Next steps of the Agrinext project: Launch of the business incubator for farm diversification activities and AgriNext video trailer competition | Anthony Oyeogbe Elaine Cleary |
| 15.00 - 15.15 | Closing Remarks | Sean O’ Farrell |
- SDRI Projects;
- Cloncannon BioFarm;
- Apple farm;
- Irish Agritourism;
- LEADER;
- LEO;
- Tipperary County Council;
- ETB;
- Teagasc;
- Biomethane Development Office.
To participate, register HERE or scan the QR Code / send an email to sdri@tus, or call Sean, 087 922 7957.
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