Ellen Devitt Durkin

Assistant Ag Inspector, Research, Bioeconomy and Codex Div. DAFM| UCD ~ MSc in Ag Innovation and Extension graduate| UCD ACP graduate| Suckler and sheep farmer

[Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine @agriculture_ie]

Ministers @martinheydonfg and Grealish announced the opening of registration for the ‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ Conference at Dublin Castle on Thursday 5th June 2025.

Register here👉https://t.co/Z5dLB11zVG

👉https://t.co/rQVrCjOxXL

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

You can take the sheep farmer out of Wicklow but not the Wicklow out of the sheep farmer…goes to the Calgary Stampede and finds Cheviots 🐑
#calgarystampede2023

[Sarah @sarahmcintosh46]

A fantastic recap video of todays educational event 🐄

[Sarah @sarahmcintosh46]

A great morning spent at the @AgriAware Farm Walk and Talk on the IFJ Tullamore farm @farmersjournal @IrishCountryLiv

Over 450 students from around the country gained practical knowledge from our experts 🌾

[Adrien Guichaoua @GuichaouaAdrien]

Exciting workshop at the Kick Off meeting of the Climate Farm Demo project! Seven years of work ahead to engage EU farmers in Climate neutrality and reach the EC Objectives. @ClimateFarmDemo #KomGAME @EIPAGRI_SP @HorizonEU @eucapnetwork @

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

It’s been a really interesting few days of workshops and team building exercises.

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

Wrapping up day 3 of the #climatefarmdemo kick off meeting here in Paris as part of the @farmersjournal #footprintfarmers programme. @ClimateFarmDemo is a pan-European network of pilot demo farmers with the aim to accelerate the adoption of climate smart farming practices.

[Siobhán Walsh @SiobhWalsh1]

We planted a hedge at the @farmersjournal #FootprintFarmers walk on Tullamore Farm yesterday. We'll keep you updated on its progress. @FJBeef

[Siobhán Walsh @SiobhWalsh1]

Great #FootprintFarmers walk on @farmersjournal Tullamore Farm today. Lots of discussion, questions and input from all. The rain even stayed away to let us plant a hedge. @ajwwoods @diver_shaun @clodaghacarey @EllenDevitt @MacraSkillnet

[Siobhán Walsh @SiobhWalsh1]

Next Thursday on Tullamore Farm #FootprintFarmers @farmersjournal @EllenDevitt @ajwwoods https://t.co/SoSCUANwsp

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

Full house here in Carlow tonight for the second leg of the @farmersjournal CAP Information Series @agriculture_ie @AIBIreland

[Siobhán Walsh @SiobhWalsh1]

Great to welcome @EllenDevitt to the team and the #FootprintFarmers programme at the @farmersjournal

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

Aughrim Sheep Breeders 55th annual show and sale underway in Carnew Mart. The group is one of the oldest in the country holding sales of breeding sheep. Full report in next week’s @farmersjournal. @FJSheep

[Jamie Leonard @jamieleonard123]

Fantastic day at the @farmersjournal’s National Beef & Sheep Open Day on #tullamorefarm supported by @AXA_Ireland Follow TV coverage on:
*@RTE_PrimeTime 9.35pm
*@VirginMediaNews 12.30pm/5.30pm/7pm
*@rtenews Six One
*@TG4TV News 7pm
*@RTÉ TV News Channel 5pm & RTÉ One at 5.40pm

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

A hive of activity here on #TullamoreFarm for the Beef and Sheep Open day🌱🐑🐂 @farmersjournal

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

As part of my minor thesis, I am carrying out a study into the differences in the farm succession process for young men and young women. If this is relevant to you, I would appreciate if you could fill out the 5 minute survey linked below. Thank you!

https://t.co/ydaR2Y4VMs

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

Ringside at the inaugural Summer Spectacular sale in Tullow mart this evening. 46 lots of top quality pedigree Dutch Spotted, Badger Texel, Blue Texel and Valais Blacknose sheep on offer. Report in this week’s paper. @farmersjournal @FJ_Pedigree

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

https://t.co/ILmiNW5Fqd

[Ellen Devitt Durkin @EllenDevitt]

Heritage Minister criticizes illegal burning in the Wicklow uplands - NPWS says an agreement is needed where "biodiversity wins but where farmers also have a livelihood." Read the full story here:

https://t.co/VzI19t4d3k

[Neil Keane @NeilKeane88]

Enjoyed the opportunity to speak all things feed industry and sustainability related with a resilient group of @ucdagfood Animal Science Industries students today. Best wishes with your finals in a few weeks time #PlanetOfPlenty