National Farming For Nature Festival 2026 - Relive the Highlights!

What an incredible journey! The National Farming For Nature Festival 2026 brought together hundreds of farmers, food producers, innovators, and nature enthusiasts at the beautiful Ballykilcavan venue for two packed days of inspiration, practical learning, and community building. From cutting-edge panel discussions to muddy field walks, the energy on the ground proved that the movement toward sustainable agriculture is stronger than ever. 

 

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The Upcoming Festival

As we prepare the ground for our upcoming edition, we have gathered the entire footprint of the 2026 festival right here. Dive in to relive the highlights, browse the speaker panels, and explore the brilliant network that made it all possible!

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The Numbers Speak

The first festival demonstrated a clear appetite for a space where farmers can learn from one another and explore practical ways to farm for nature. Discover the full story, deep insights, and community feedback in our official 2026 Festival Report.

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The National Farming For Nature Festival 2026 brought the community together for two days of practical learning, connection, and celebration.

Festival Day Ticket – €50 

This single-day pass offered full access to all talks, panel discussions, and hands-on field demonstrations.
 
It included entry to the live music stages, social networking spaces, and the local food court where products were available for purchase.
 
All booking fees were fully included in the ticket price for a complete day celebrating farming, food, and nature.

Solstice Evening & Festival Pass – €75

This pass granted full access to the Solstice Evening Event on the 22nd of June, featuring inspiring speakers, local food, and live music, alongside complete admission to the Main Festival Day on the 23rd of June.
 
All booking fees were fully included in the ticket price for two packed days of connection, celebration, and community.
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We were delighted to work with the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) to help keep the festival accessible and reasonably priced. All tickets were discounted by 25% thanks to their support, and booking fees were included in all listed ticket prices.

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Festival Programme & Full Schedule

Discover how the two days unfolded on the ground, from interactive field walks and soil pits to our main stage panel discussions.
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Evening Solstice Celebration

The festival kicked off with a solstice-inspired evening of inspiring speakers, local food, and live music, bringing people together to connect and celebrate.

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Farmers, Advisors and Food Producers

Farmers, advisors, and food producers came together to share experiences, explore what worked on the ground, and reconnect farming, nature, and food.

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On-Farm Sessions & Demos

The day featured farmer-led sessions and hands-on demonstrations, highlighting the practical stories and decisions that made nature-friendly farming work.

View 2026 Full Schedule

The 2026 Speaker Lineup

We brought together pioneering farmers, leading researchers, and environmental innovators to share actionable, farmer-led knowledge. Explore the incredible panel of speakers who drove the conversations across all our stages.
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Meet the 2026 Speakers
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We are delighted to work with BASE Ireland in supporting this event. Their partnership helps strengthen the learning experience and community connections at the heart of the gathering.

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The 2026 Exhibitor and Vendors Showcase

The 2026 festival welcomed a diverse range of organisations, businesses, and projects that shared practical ideas and products. Explore the historical directory below to discover the network that inspired our community.

Meet the Exhibitors & Vendors 2026

The 2026 Venue & Accommodation​

The festival took place at Ballykilcavan Brewery, featuring on-site glamping by Pitched Perfect, alongside local hotel and B&B options.

Explore 2026 Venue and Accommodation

What Our Community Said?

There was such a wealth of information and resources, and it provided lots of opportunity to network.

It was great to hear from so many farmers, and the event truly felt like a farmer-led event.

I feel I am a little more empowered to make ourselves useful to a transition to better relationship with nature now.

A great opportunity for networking among colleagues and meeting farmers we would not usually get in contact with’ Agricultural Advisor.

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

This incredible festival was only possible thanks to the tireless dedication of our core team, our energetic volunteer squad, and the pioneering farmers who shared their stories on the ground.
 
Beyond the community on the farm, our deeper impact was driven by the vital financial backing of our sponsors. To help us keep driving positive change and ensure the continuity of this vital movement, we invite forward-thinking organisations to partner with us for our upcoming edition.
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Have any feedback, or doubts for our next festival? We would love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
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