Invite: Runoff Risk Assessment Training for Graney Farmers
Waters of LIFE is offering training on runoff risk assessment to its agri-environmental pilot participants in the Graney sub-catchment. To accommodate part-time farmers there are two options to attend: Friday December 4th or Saturday December 5th.
The discussions and practical demonstrations are suitable for all participants – you do not need river frontage on your farm to participate.
Runoff Risk Assessment: Theory and Field-Training for Graney Farmers
Date: Friday December 4th OR Saturday December 5th 2026
Time: 9:15am to 12:30pm (either day)
Meeting Point: Lough Graney Community Centre, Flagmount, V94 YW70
Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/watersoflife/2531463
Buses will bring participants to the farm site for the event and return to Flagmount.
Event Details:
Run-off risk assessment is a key element of the Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme pilot. The assessment is conducted by an agricultural advisor on behalf of the farmer. It identifies which funded actions can be applied for and included in a water quality farm works plan.
This event will build the capacity of the farmer to understand run off risk and identify funded actions suitable for their farm.
Event Conditions:
- Contracted Waters of LIFE attendees receive a €156 payment for active attendance in all elements of the event
- A contracted farmer who is unable to attend may nominate a family member to go in their place. This must be recorded during the registration process
- Pre-registration is required for this event. Anyone not registered in advance will not receive payment. Please contact your catchment scientist if you need help with registration
- Participants may only attend one of the events. Registration for multiple events may cause the cancellation of your invite.
- Only Waters of LIFE programme participants or a nominated family member are being invited to attend
- The bus transfer is to ensure smooth, safe and timely transition for all participating farmers. It is a short bus journey. Participant parking at the destination farm is not permitted
- Participants will attend a safety briefing and must comply with all safety and biosecurity measures
- Event operations and timings may change to suit the weather conditions