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. Derek McLoughln - FFNF Speaker 2026

Derek McLoughln

About Derek Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE • Ecologist Derek McLoughlin is the Project Manager of the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE Project and has worked in the area of agro-ecology since the early 2000s. He has a particular interest in how we interact with nature and the land, its people and their stories. Book Your Ticket […]

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3. Donal Sheehan - FFNF Speaker 2026

Donal Sheehan

About Donald Dairy Farmer • BRIDE Project • FFN Ambassador Donal Sheehan and his wife Ita are dairy farmers from the Bride Valley in Co. Cork. While operating a productive dairy system, Donal is deeply committed to making the farm more environmentally sustainable. Across the farm he has introduced a range of biodiversity measures including

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1. Clive Bright - FFNF Speaker 2026

Clive Bright

About Clive Organic Beef Farmer • Founder of Rare Ruminare • FFN Ambassador Clive has a passion for nature and for designing a future farming that can play a central role in restoring biodiversity and ecological function to our landscape. He raises 100% pasture-fed organic livestock on his 120-acre farm in south Co. Sligo. He

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