Best Times: May - September

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With fertile soils, a temperate climate and abundant rain water, Ireland has enviable natural advantages for farming the land to produce food, fiber.  Ireland’s climate is particularly suited for the growth of rye grass, an excellent and inexpensive feed for livestock. The Ceide Fields on the north Mayo coast contain the remains of a 5,000 year old Stone Age farming landscape.  Today, beef and milk production are the two most important farming sectors in Ireland, accounting for around 60% of agricultural output.

Best Times: September-March

 

Over 78% of Iceland is agriculturally unproductive.  Iceland relies heavily on greenhouses and raising sheep.  Pigs, cattle and poultry are also raised here.  Iceland's unique geography is stunning to see: amazing waterfalls, lava formations and ancient craters are unlike anywhere else in the world.  The country also has a number of volcanic heated spas to enjoy.

Best Times: May - September

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In Europe, the agriculture is mainly dedicated to wheat, maize, oil crops, vegetables and barley combines with fewer amounts of fruits.  Livestock production is primarily focused on dairy, beef cattle and pigs.  Countries to visit here include Ukraine, Poland, Hungary and Romania.

Best Times: May- September

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There is so much to see in this region of the world from cheese in France, to wine in Italy, olives in Spain, to the hops in Germany.

Depending on the nature of the crop, it is possible to harvest two successive crops in the same year on about 10 percent of the country's irrigated land.