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National Cultivate Week returns

National Cultivate Week returns this year from April 8-14, bringing together credit unions and their members to celebrate farmers and the contribution they make to local communities, according to organisers.

On Thursday, April 11, Cultivate will host a live virtual event featuring a panel of experts to give viewers insights on what lies ahead for farming in 2024. The webinar ‘Cultivate Conversations: Farming in 2024’ will be livestreamed on www.cultivate-cu.ie and across Cultivate’s social media channels. Speakers include: Karina Pierce, professor of dairy production UCD; Philip O’Connor, head of farm support, ifac; Adam Woods, deputy editor Irish Farmers Journal; and Joe Healy, Cultivate chair and former Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president.
Speaking on behalf of Cultivate Credit Unions, Joe said: “With 168 branches, participating credit unions are really excited for National Cultivate Week with loads of local events taking place across the country.
“Cultivate loan applications have doubled in just two years to over €50m last year. We believe that this growth is down to the farmer-friendly finance options we have to offer which are tailored to the needs of our farming members.”

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