SESSIONS & SPEAKERS
10:00–10:10 | Welcome & Introduction to AGRETAIN
A brief introduction to the AGRETAIN project (agretain.eu), its work on regenerative agriculture and market gardening, and what to expect from the day’s discussions.
Dr. Marie Taylor · TUS Welcome address and project introduction.
10:10–10:30 | Weaving Lettuces, Seeding Solidarity
Behind every lettuce lies a network of growers, communities, relationships and resources. This keynote explores the connections and solidarity needed to build resilient local food systems.
Sarah Prosser · Bioregioning South East Ireland Chief “weaver” of social-ecological change at Bioregioning South East Ireland and CEO of BWAI. She also works as an academic and consultant in Norway and Scotland, with a focus on bioregioning, social innovation and community development.
10:30–11:15 | Agriculture and Climate Resilience: The Role of Cover Crops
A practical discussion about how cover crops can improve soil structure, conserve moisture, reduce erosion and help growers adapt to droughts and heavy rainfall.
Chair: Michael O’Shea · TUS Market gardener and lecturer in regenerative agriculture at TUS, with practical experience in commercial vegetable growing, training and education.
Urs Mauk · ReLaVisio Vegetable gardener and organic agricultural scientist. After several years working as a farm manager, he founded ReLaVisio, where he works as a consultant and educator in regenerative agriculture.
Roger Ahern · Green Man’s Garden Market gardener from Conna, Co. Cork, with seven years of commercial vegetable-growing experience and a BSc in Plant Biology from University College Cork.
11:15–11:55 | Student Impact Session
Participants from the TUS Certificate in Science in Regenerative Agriculture share their experiences, practical learning and reflections on translating ideas into growing practices.
Chair: Michael O’Shea · TUS Market gardener near Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, managing a six-acre holding with his partner Lisa. Trained under Jim Cronin, he also lectures in regenerative agriculture at TUS.
Student panelists · Tracy Howe, Wendy Lim, Keith Ranalow and Alison Chambers – participants in the TUS Certificate in Science in Regenerative Agriculture (Marketing Gardening).
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