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.

FFN Festival speaker James McCrossan

James McCrossan

About James Sheep Farmer • Agroforestry Advocate James farms sheep on his family farm at Evish, near Strabane, Co. Tyrone. The land is all in grass, very exposed, with little in the way of initial habitat diversity. A few years ago, he learned about agroforestry—a practice allowing him to continue grazing land while planting trees—and […]

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FFN Festival speaker Eamonn McLouglin

Eamonn McLouglin

About Eamonn Hedge Layer • Stonemason • Farmer Eamonn has been a qualified hedge layer for 20 years and involved with Hedgerows Ireland since its inception. He is also a stonemason and runs a small nature-friendly calf-to-beef farm in Offaly, where he hosted the 2021 All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships. Book Your Ticket Hedgerow Craftsmanship &

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1. Bruce Thompson - FFNF Speaker 2026

Bruce Thompson

About Bruce Dairy Farmer • Soil Health Advocate • FFN Ambassador Bruce is a dairy farmer based in Ballyfin, Co. Laois, where he runs a progressive grass-based system with a dairy herd of over 300 cows. An eighth-generation farmer, Bruce is deeply committed to balancing efficient food production with environmental care. Book Your Ticket Dung

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