Blog

Spring 2025

23/05/2025

Somehow, it's nearly June and the next job on the farm will be making hay. Therefore, it seems timely to reflect on the last few months and establishing crops. One thing I enjoy about organic farming is the constant learning and adapting. Every season brings new decisions and a chance to try something different—and this spring has been no exception...

During the summer, I was invited to join a podcast recording with Imogen Rabone, the project coordinator of the EIP I was part of, and Ben Raskin of the Soil Association in the UK. Hosted by Ray Ó Foghlú, the Conversation beneath the trees podcast series is a great resource for anyone interested in increasing the number of trees on our landscape....

Early in 2024 I received a phone call from Stephen Meredith of the Irish Organic Association (IOA) to say he wanted to nominate me for a farming for nature ambassadorship. The IOA are my organic certifier, the organisation tasked with ensuring that my farming activities comply with the "Organic Food and Farming Standards in Ireland". I was...

EIP

04/11/2024

In 2021 Jack engaged with the Irish Agroforestry Forum to explore the idea of getting more trees onto the farm.

Videos

04/11/2024

Jack was interviewed as part of the Farm Forest series. Lots of other great videos available on their channel.

Podcasts

04/11/2024

Jack was interviewed for the following podcasts