Delighted to have attended 2026 RDS Forest & Woodland Awards. Some fantastic innovation with farm forestry. @IFAmedia #rdsspringawards

Last week, we were thrilled to receive a Special Commendation at the RDS Sustainable Ag & Rural Development Awards where Stephen & Daniel proudly accepted the award on behalf of the entire Micron team! 👏🏆 #RDSSpringAwards #RuralInnovation #SustainableFarming #AnimalHealth

An exciting afternoon at the @TheRDS today, for the RDS Spring Agricultural & Sustainability Awards 2025. #RDSSpringAwards

On Wednesday, 35 RDS Members went on a trip to Kilkenny 🚌 We would like to thank @coilltenews and Eoin Wemyss, the local Coillte manager, for welcoming our Members and organising a tour of the Coill an Fhaltaigh woodland 🌳 This woodland won the RDS Native Woodland Conservation Award in 2024 🏆 To learn more about this Millennium Forest, please click here : youtu.be/SAGothvBIoo?si=Es_m… We would like to extend our gratitude to the @ButlerHouseKK for the lunch. The Butler House is the Dower House of the legendary Kilkenny Castle demesne. The house has always been associated with the Butler Family, the Dukes and Earls of Ormonde who resided at Kilkenny Castle for 500 years. & finally to the @DCCIreland who welcomed our Members and organised a tour of the Kilkenny Design Centre and Gallery. The RDS Foundation Craft Programme currently works closely with The Design & Craft Council of Ireland's Future Makers programme, which is the qualifying competition for the RDS Craft Awards providing cash supports for students and emerging crafts & design practitioners. #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #RDSMembers #membership #trip

Spotlight on the 2024 RDS Livestock Awards Winners 🏆 Learn more about Terry Cassin, Ciarán Lenehan, Paul Keating, Jim & Frampton Jeffery, and Donal Martin Murphy ▶️ by watching their video on our YouTube Channel : youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… 🤝 These awards are linked to @Herdplus & @SheepIreland databases, and they base their decision on the data available to them, so we really are celebrating and highlighting the most productive, most efficient farmers and livestock in the country. #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Livestock

Did you miss the Call for Entries for the 2025 RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards? 🤩 Don't worry, the closing day is extended until October 7th, 2024, at 12pm. Download the application forms now by clicking on the link and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €12,000 prize fund ➡ rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… The four categories : 1️⃣ Silvicultural Excellence Award (Previously Production Forestry Award) 2️⃣ Teagasc Farm Forestry Award 3️⃣ Community Woodland Award 4️⃣ Native Woodland Conservation Award @teagascforestry @teagasc @agriculture_ie @woodsofireland @HeritageHubIRE @IFAmedia @farmersjournal @Farming_Indo @AgrilandIreland @MacranaFeirme @irishexaminer @pippa_hackett @owners_co @coilltenews @ProSilvaIreland @Irish_Foresters @3CounciI @FarmersMonthly #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #forest #woodland

📢 Final Call for Entries for the 2025 RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards Download the application forms now by clicking on the link : rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €12,000 prize fund The four categories : 1️⃣ Silvicultural Excellence Award (Previously Production Forestry Award) 2️⃣ Teagasc Farm Forestry Award 3️⃣ Community Woodland Award 4️⃣ Native Woodland Conservation Award Call for entries closing date : September 9th, 2024 @teagascforestry @teagasc @agriculture_ie @woodsofireland @HeritageHubIRE @IFAmedia @farmersjournal @Farming_Indo @AgrilandIreland @MacranaFeirme @irishexaminer @pippa_hackett @owners_co @coilltenews @ProSilvaIreland @Irish_Foresters @3CounciI #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #forest #woodland

The 2024 RDS Sustainability Awards were presented last Friday as part of the RDS Finding Common Ground Festival. Through these awards, we celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations who are enhancing the economic, environmental and social development of Irish agriculture and rural communities. Our 2024 Winners & Commendations are : Sustainable Rural Enterprise Award 🥇 Winner – Bó Rua Farm, Co. Cork (@BoRuaFarm) 🥈 Commendation – Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery Company, Co. Laois (@Ballykilcavan) Sustainable Rural Innovation Award 🥇 Winner – Fiorbhia Farm, Co. Laois 🥈 Commendation – The BRIDE Project, Co. Cork (@bride_project) Sustainable Rural Social Impact Award 🥇 Winner – CycleUp, Co. Roscommon (@RWN_Roscommon) 🥈 Commendation – Field Exchange Ltd, Co. Tipperary (@farmbrookfield) Sustainable Rural Start-Up Award 🥇 Winner – LvLogics Ltd, Co. Meath (@LvLogics) 🥈 Commendation – Martinstown Lodge, Co. Meath (@EJClarke4) Sustainable Farming Award 🥇 Winner – Broughgammon Farm, Co. Antrim (@BroughgammonFrm) 🥈 Commendation – Ériu, Co. Wicklow We would like thank once again all who applied for the Awards. ➡ These Awards will be open for entries in October 2024 A real celebration to conclude this two-day Festival ! #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Sustainability #Agriculture #Farm

On May, 2nd, with a fully booked Concert Hall, the 2024 RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards presentation took place in Dublin. Our 2024 Winners are : Teagasc Farm Forestry Award 🥇 Winner – Derek and Yvonne Mc Cabe, Co. Cavan Native Woodland Conservation Award 🥇 Winner – Coill an Fhaltaigh, Co. Kilkenny Production Forestry Award 🥇 Winner – Ross Buchanan, Co. Donegal Community Woodland Award 🥇 Winner – Mallow Castle Grounds & Town Park, Co. Cork Thank you to Minister @pippa_hackett for speaking at the opening and for helping to turn this event into a very special occasion. We would like thank all who applied for the Awards. It has been a wonderful afternoon and the winners we have recognised today are a real inspiration ! We want to say once again a huge thanks to our sponsors and partners: 🤝@agriculture_ie 🤝@teagasc @teagascforestry 🤝@woodsofireland 🤝@HeritageHubIRE 🤝National Parks and Wildlife Service #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Forestry #Woodland

We won!! Fantastic News 🎉 Delighted to Announce that Roscommon Women's Network - RWN CycleUp won the Sustainable Rural Social Impact Award at the #RDSSpringAwards! Huge congratulations to the CycleUp Team, RWN Staff & Board and RWN Charity Shop. @WCI_irl @DeptRCD @Dept_ECC

In their fifth year the RDS Sustainability Awards will celebrate the work of individuals, farming families and organisations who are enhancing the economic, environmental and social development of Irish agriculture and rural communities. We are excited to announce the winners and commendations of the 2024 Sustainability Awards on Friday, as part of a wider event - RDS Finding Common Ground. The Finding Common Ground festival seeks to find ways and means for Ireland to be resilient to ongoing and future climate change impacts. To learn more about the festival click here : rds.ie/rds-foundation/findin… Shortlisted : @bride_project @FuchsiaLaneFarm @LafcadioHearn1 @MadsMcKeever @BroughgammonFrm @Ballykilcavan @BoRuaFarm @FarmGlenbrook @LvLogics @farmbrookfield @IrishBeeCP #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards

In 1987, the RDS organised the first Forestry Awards Ceremony, known as the Irish Forest & Woodlands Awards which sought to recognise the importance of forestry in the rural and national economy. Today, we continue the tradition of celebrating farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties in Ireland. We are excited to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2024 Forestry and Livestock Awards tomorrow, as part of a wider event - RDS Finding Common Ground. The Finding Common Ground festival seeks to find ways and means for Ireland to be resilient to ongoing and future climate change impacts. To learn more about the festival click here : rds.ie/rds-foundation/findin… We want to say a huge thanks to our sponsors and partners: 🤝@agriculture_ie 🤝@teagasc @teagascforestry 🤝@woodsofireland 🤝@HeritageHubIRE 🤝National Parks and Wildlife Service 🤝@Herdplus & @SheepIreland #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #livestock

Woolow, Co. Galway, is the 2023 RDS Sustainable Rural Start-up Award Winner 🏆 Founded by Michael Burke, @mywoolpillow, who are based in Dunmore, Co. Galway, produce natural and eco-friendly wool bedding products. Inspired by his childhood experience, Michael created Woolow to provide high-quality sleep solutions using natural and chemical-free materials. Their sustainable practices include #circularmanagement, using only wool and Fairtrade cotton, and recycling materials after a product's lifespan. Woolow adds value through product development and marketing, with a range of wool pillows, sprays, toppers, and blankets. They support the local economy by manufacturing in Dublin and partnering with local businesses. Woolow actively contributes to environmental and social development in rural Ireland through organic farming practices and the promotion of wool's hypoallergenic benefits. They engage with the community through various marketing channels and aim to provide natural sleep products to customers worldwide. With Michael's experience in the pharmaceutical industry and sustainable farming, Woolow combines expertise to create sustainable and comfortable sleep solutions. -------------------------------- 📢 The Call for Entries is open for the 2024 Awards Download the application forms now and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €15,000 prize fund : rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Sustainable #Rural #Startup

Honestly Farm Kitchen, Co. Roscommon, is the 2023 RDS Sustainable Rural Enterprise Award Winner 🏆 @drumanilra Organic Farm located in Co. Roscommon, specialises in pedigree Dexter beef cattle and poultry farming. They prioritise fresh, sustainably sourced, and minimally processed food with short supply chains, aligning with the EU Farm to Fork Strategy. The farm applies various #sustainablemanagement practices. It is certified #organic and uses regenerative farming methods. The farm promotes biodiversity by maintaining natural habitats and uses organic methods to grow salads and vegetables. In their restaurants, ingredients are sourced locally to minimise food miles. They use biodegradable cleaning products and participate in initiatives to reduce plastic waste. Recycling is practiced, and compostable packaging is used. @HonestlyKitchen supports local producers and employs over 75 people. They actively promote the benefits of supporting local and eating organically through marketing efforts. The farm prioritises biodiversity, avoids polluting waterways, and engages with the community through internships, farm visits, and collaborations with farming organisations. -------------------------------- 📢 The Call for Entries is open for the 2024 Awards Download the application forms now and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €15,000 prize fund : rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Sustainable #Rural

BiaSol, Co. Offaly, is the 2023 RDS Sustainable Rural Innovation Award Winner 🏆 @BiaSolFoods is dedicated to addressing food waste and promoting the #circulareconomy. They produce sustainable food products from by-products and waste streams, with a focus on upcycling brewers' spent grain. BiaSol collaborates with Irish craft breweries to collect spent grain, preventing it from going to landfills where it would emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Through an innovative process, BiaSol transforms spent grain into nutritious and flavorsome food products for the food service industry and retail. -------------------------------- 📢 The Call for Entries is open for the 2024 Awards Download the application forms now and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €15,000 prize fund : rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards #Sustainable #Rural

🚨 Entries are now open for the 2024 RDS #Sustainability Awards The winner in each of the below categories will receive €2,000 and an RDS Silver Medal. The runner-up will receive €1,000 and an RDS Certificate of Merit. Category winners will also receive a specially commissioned trophy. The five categories : 1️⃣ Sustainable Farming Award 2️⃣ Sustainable Rural Enterprise Award 3️⃣ Sustainable Rural Innovation Award 4️⃣ Sustainable Rural Start-up Award 5️⃣ Rural Social Impact Award For more information visit rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… Call for entries closing date, November 10, 2023 #RDSAgri #RDSSpringAwards

Gerard Collins, Co. Clare, is the 2023 RDS Euro-Star Index Award Winner 🏆 Gerard is full time suckler and sheep farmer in the Burren in Co. Clare. He runs a split calving herd, Spring and Autumn, and use 100% AI. ICBF have nominate Gerard for the Best Beef Cow Award for IE131022160727. She is currently the highest non-pedigree suckler cow in the country, with a Replacement Index of €255. She’s had a calf every year for the last 13 years and is a superb example of an efficient and sustainable suckler cow. Interestingly, her sire was on the first Gene Ireland beef panel back in 2006. -------------------------------- The awards highlight farmers who are using data and improved genetics to increase productivity, reduce emissions, and farm in a more sustainable way. 🤝 In partnership with @Herdplus & @SheepIreland #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #livestock

⌛ There is only 1 day left to submit your entry for the 2024 RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards Apply by September 15, before 12pm for your chance to share in the €12,000 prize fund Learn more about the awards and how to enter: rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… @teagascforestry @teagasc @agriculture_ie @woodsofireland @HeritageHubIRE @IFAmedia @farmersjournal @Farming_Indo @AgrilandIreland @MacranaFeirme @irishexaminer @pippa_hackett @owners_co @coilltenews #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #forest #woodland

Brendan Meade, Co. Meath, is the 2023 RDS Economic Breeding Index (EBI) Award Winner 🏆 Brendan’s farm on the Meath-Dublin border is a model spring-calving system built on good breeding, high grass utilisation and a labour-conscious system. Stamullen Doireann B2123, classified VG 88, was born in February 2013, and is now in her 9th lactation. She has an EBI of €368 and has produced over 65,000kgs of milk to date, giving an impressive 5,567kgs of butterfat and protein. She is the mother of Stamullen Lunasa, who has an EBI of €401, and over the last two years is one of the top bulls in the country standing with the National Cattle Breeding Centre. -------------------------------- The awards highlight farmers who are using data and improved genetics to increase productivity, reduce emissions, and farm in a more sustainable way. 🤝 In partnership with @Herdplus & @SheepIreland #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #livestock

📢 Final Call for Entries for the 2024 RDS Irish Forest and Woodland Awards Closing date : September 15th, 2023, at 12pm. Download the application forms now by clicking on the link and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €12,000 prize fund. ➡ rds.ie/rds-foundation/agricu… @teagascforestry @teagasc @agriculture_ie @woodsofireland @HeritageHubIRE @IFAmedia @farmersjournal @Farming_Indo @AgrilandIreland @MacranaFeirme @irishexaminer @pippa_hackett @owners_co @coilltenews #rdsagri #RDSSpringAwards #forest #woodland