2026

Explore the line-up of speakers and environmental experts from the 2026 Farming for Nature Festival. This archive preserves the insights and expertise shared by our pioneers in regenerative agriculture during this edition.

2. Ruth Hegarty - FFNF Speaker 2026

Ruth Hegarty

About Ruth Food Policy Specialist • Researcher Ruth is a food policy specialist and Director of Food Policy Ireland, with over two decades of experience working across food, farming and catering. Her work focuses on building resilient and sustainable local food systems, improving food environments and supporting education, while bringing a strong, practical voice to […]

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5. Mick Kelly - FFNF Speaker 2026

Mick Kelly

About Mick Founder • Grower • Broadcaster Mick is the founder of GIY, an organic grower, author and broadcaster who has played a leading role in shaping Ireland’s grow-your-own movement.   Through his work across television, writing and education, he has helped reconnect people with food, promoting sustainable growing, local food systems and a deeper

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6. David Walsh-Kemmis - FFNF Speaker 2026

David Walsh-Kemmis

About David Farmer • Brewery Owner David Walsh-Kemmis is a farmer and brewery owner from Ballykilcavan, near Stradbally, Co. Laois. Ballykilcavan has been in David’s family since 1639 and he is the 13th generation of the Walsh family to live and work there. Book Your Ticket Farming & Enterprise David manages a mix of malting

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