Are you a farmer, landowner, or agribusiness stakeholder in the Ballyhoura area interested in improving soil quality?

Join us to participate at the SOILCRATES Living Lab co-creation session and learn how the Living Lab can address soil health issues, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage, by introducing innovative practices like biochar application, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants, and by raising awareness of the importance of good soil quality through community-oriented events.

The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab, covering Counties Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, is part of the EU-funded SOILCRATES project. The project focuses on addressing Ireland’s agricultural and environmental challenges by promoting sustainable soil management, biodiversity restoration, and the integration of circular agriculture practices.

What to Expect:

• Co-Creation Session: Learn how the Living Lab can address soil health issues, such as nitrogen overuse and poor drainage, by introducing innovative practices like biochar application, intercropping with nitrogen-fixing plants, and of course by raising general awareness of the importance of good soil quality through community-oriented events.

• Knowledge Exchange: The Living Lab serves as a hub for knowledge exchange across multiple counties, fostering a collaborative network of stakeholders to promote resilient agricultural systems in the Mid-West region through real-world trials and experimentation.

• Funding Opportunities: The project will also be providing financial support to a number of trials and pilot initiatives focused on soil enhancement projects.

When & Where?

• Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Location:  Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock, V35 KV62

To register, please fill out the form here

For more information, please contact Rhiannon Laubach at 087-1940608 or via email at rlaubach@ballyhoura.org.