The first in a series of training videos on farming for nature was launched on Wednesday. Created in response to COVID-19, the films showcase best practice in upland management.
The series was developed by the hen harrier project, funded by the Department of Agriculture, and will see a new video released weekly.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett said: “These films make learning a pleasure, reminding us of just how beautiful our land is, while at the same time teaching us how best to protect it.”
Eight videos will be released in total and will cover:
Grazing infrastructure.Protecting the bog.Wild bird cover.Grassland habitats.Grassland management.Rush management.Land management on the hill.Cattle management on the hill.Further commitment
The videos will be distributed to specific hen harrier programme farmers, timed to enable them to apply for support for the actions highlighted in the film between now and the end of the year.
Minister Hackett continued: “These films are a real example of every cloud having a silver lining. If COVID-19 had not impacted on the hen harrier project’s ability to deliver training in person, they would never have been made.
“The announcement last week of a new allocation in the budget of funding for community nature-based projects is further evidence of my Department’s commitment to this approach and I look forward to seeing their outputs too.”
To view the series, click here.
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The first in a series of training videos on farming for nature was launched on Wednesday. Created in response to COVID-19, the films showcase best practice in upland management.
The series was developed by the hen harrier project, funded by the Department of Agriculture, and will see a new video released weekly.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett said: “These films make learning a pleasure, reminding us of just how beautiful our land is, while at the same time teaching us how best to protect it.”
Eight videos will be released in total and will cover:
Grazing infrastructure.Protecting the bog.Wild bird cover.Grassland habitats.Grassland management.Rush management.Land management on the hill.Cattle management on the hill.Further commitment
The videos will be distributed to specific hen harrier programme farmers, timed to enable them to apply for support for the actions highlighted in the film between now and the end of the year.
Minister Hackett continued: “These films are a real example of every cloud having a silver lining. If COVID-19 had not impacted on the hen harrier project’s ability to deliver training in person, they would never have been made.
“The announcement last week of a new allocation in the budget of funding for community nature-based projects is further evidence of my Department’s commitment to this approach and I look forward to seeing their outputs too.”
To view the series, click here.
Read more
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Department allocates €1m for training of agricultural consultants
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