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.

1. Bronagh Tesch - FFNF Speaker 2026

Bronagh O’Kane

About Bronagh Regenerative Farmer • Soil Health Advocate • Drumard Farm Bronagh runs Drumard Farm in Co. Tyrone. She keeps mainly native breed cows and a few sheep. She took over the family farm in 2020 with a mission to restore soil function and health. She is passionate about helping other farmers learn about soil […]

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4. Brian Dilleen - FFNF Speaker 2026

Brian Dilleen

About Brian Regenerative Farmer • Founder of Mad Yolk Farm • FFN Ambassador Brian Dilleen runs Mad Yolk Farm, a regenerative egg and vegetable farm in east Galway. Born in Galway city, he first studied construction, then worked in sales for 15 years before deciding to turn to farming. He trained with Richard Perkins of

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1. Barry O’ Donoghue - FFNF Speaker 2026

Barry O’ Donoghue

About Barry NPWS Assistant Principal • Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Dr Barry O’ Donoghue hails from just outside Tralee, is a mountain man from the Stack’s Mountains and grew up there farming with his family. There, he still manages an area of semi-natural grassland, scrub and a rare example of ancient native woodland for nature.

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