International Agroforestry Conference on November 16-17, 2023 in Bantry, Ireland

International Agroforestry Conference on November 16-17, 2023 in Bantry, Ireland

The International Agroforestry Conference 2023 will form an important part of agroforestry education and stakeholder engagement on the island of Ireland. 


The conference aims to promote the planting of trees on farms by demonstrating successful agroforestry business models and examples of innovation-driven sustainable farming techniques.


 It will bring together a diversity of expert voices, both national and international, to discuss and highlight the multi-faceted benefits that trees can bring to farms and the wider environment. 


The conference will engage directly with farmers and provide them with the knowledge they need to farm sustainably and with profit whilst carrying out climate change adaptation and mitigation and helping meet Ireland’s emissions reduction targets.


Goals of the conference


● To promote the potential for and benefits of agroforestry as a multifunctional land use option that integrates trees into agricultural and horticultural businesses at a range of levels and spatial orientations, to sustainably produce nutritious, wholesome food and quality timber while delivering a wide range of ecosystem services.


● To engage directly with farmers and provide them with the knowledge they need to help farm sustainably and with profit whilst carrying out climate change mitigation.


● To demonstrate successful agroforestry business models from Ireland, Europe and internationally; how innovation-driven sustainable farming methods including agroforestry can lead to sustained profits, and how ecosystem services certification could help improve financial outcomes for farms.


● To demonstrate how trees can reconnect farmers and consumers, how they can improve the image and understanding of the connection between farmer, water, land and air quality, and how agroforestry can help nature restoration, allow rural communities to thrive and improve the quality of life for farmers and the wider community.

The International Agroforestry Conference 2023 will form an important part of agroforestry education and stakeholder engagement on the island of Ireland. 


The conference aims to promote the planting of trees on farms by demonstrating successful agroforestry business models and examples of innovation-driven sustainable farming techniques.


 It will bring together a diversity of expert voices, both national and international, to discuss and highlight the multi-faceted benefits that trees can bring to farms and the wider environment. 


The conference will engage directly with farmers and provide them with the knowledge they need to farm sustainably and with profit whilst carrying out climate change adaptation and mitigation and helping meet Ireland’s emissions reduction targets.


Goals of the conference


● To promote the potential for and benefits of agroforestry as a multifunctional land use option that integrates trees into agricultural and horticultural businesses at a range of levels and spatial orientations, to sustainably produce nutritious, wholesome food and quality timber while delivering a wide range of ecosystem services.


● To engage directly with farmers and provide them with the knowledge they need to help farm sustainably and with profit whilst carrying out climate change mitigation.


● To demonstrate successful agroforestry business models from Ireland, Europe and internationally; how innovation-driven sustainable farming methods including agroforestry can lead to sustained profits, and how ecosystem services certification could help improve financial outcomes for farms.


● To demonstrate how trees can reconnect farmers and consumers, how they can improve the image and understanding of the connection between farmer, water, land and air quality, and how agroforestry can help nature restoration, allow rural communities to thrive and improve the quality of life for farmers and the wider community.

Name: Irish Agroforestry Forum
Website: http://www.irishagroforestry.ie
Address: Enterprise Centre, Hill Road

International Agroforestry Conference Farmer-led Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Why and how trees on farms can help! Thursday 16th + Friday 17th November 2023, Westlodge Hotel, Bantry, Co.Cork This conference is funded by the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The International Agroforestry Conference 2023 will form an important part of agroforestry education and stakeholder engagement on the island of Ireland. The conference aims to promote the planting of trees on farms by demonstrating successful agroforestry business models and examples of innovation-driven sustainable farming techniques. It will bring together a diversity of expert voices, both national and international, to discuss and highlight the multi-faceted benefits that trees can bring to farms and the wider environment. The conference will engage directly with farmers and provide them with the knowledge they need to farm sustainably and with profit whilst carrying out climate change adaptation and mitigation and helping meet Ireland’s emissions reduction targets.
Description Price Date
Member of Public/Non-Member/Farmer EUR 170.00 Before September 01, 2023
Corporate/Business EUR 250.00 Before September 01, 2023
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