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Simpler farm schemes see better buy-in from farmers
Noel Bardon
Taking scheme paperwork away from farmers and leaving them with a clear message on environmental payments would see more farmers enter these schemes, Brendan Dunford of the Burren Ceo Trust has said.
8 May 2024 Footprint Farmers
New video series: a springtime look onto Footprint Farms
It’s the busiest time of year for farmers and wildlife alike and we’ve been recording what both are up to on Footprint Farms, writes Emma Hart.
8 May 2024 News
'Rapid' policy changes needed for biodiversity
The climate and biodiversity do not have time for incremental policy changes, ATU's Dr James Moran stated.
Farmers need clarity on biodiversity aims and supports - ATU researcher
The messaging on biodiversity and food production policy aims must be made clear to farmers if they are to buy into environmental schemes, an ATU researcher has said.
6 May 2024 Climate and environment
Antrim, Cork, Laois, Roscommon and Meath farmers scoop sustainability awards
Seven individuals and groups were announced as winners in a number of categories as the two-day ‘Finding Common Ground’ biodiversity and sustainability festival came to a close in the RDS.
3 May 2024 News
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Tommy Reidy’s farming journey is a case study on how being open-minded, resourceful and relevant can unlock a farm’s hidden assets and offer a pathway back to the land for young, part-time farmers.
1 May 2024 Footprint Farmers
Footprint Farmers protect water quality with riparian zones
'Riparian zone measures can offer farmers guaranteed income for land that is often wet or difficult to maintain, while also protecting water quality, reducing flood risk and boosting biodiversity'.
24 April 2024 Footprint Farmers
Apply now for Tirlán and Baileys sustainable farming academy
Applications are now open for over 20 places on the fully-funded diploma in environment, sustainability and climate in UCC.
24 April 2024 News
Three Irish projects shortlisted for European innovation awards
Three Irish projects have been shortlisted for the 2024 European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture awards.
22 April 2024 News
RDS to host two-day festival on biodiversity and sustainability
The RDS will host a festival on biodiversity and sustainability on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 May, as one of the RDS Foundation's social impact programmes.
17 April 2024 News
Beyond N, P and K: balancing the living army in our soils
Balancing soil chemistry is vital for optimising the use of inputs, but there’s also a growing awareness of the importance of nurturing the living component of our soils, writes Emma Hart.
10 April 2024 Footprint Farmers
ACRES scheme a proper disaster for the Burren, say farmers
Almost a year and a half on from the Burren Programme being replaced by ACRES, local farmers Michael Davoren and Michael Collins speak to Anne O’Donoghue about the impact on the landscape and farmers.
10 April 2024 Feature