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Farmer Writes: farming with nature in mind
Will Warham
If we are going to farm with nature, we will have a very pleasant place for ourselves and our families to live. That place leaves space for wildlife in all its forms.
10 May 2017 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: the environmental case for organics
Co Wexford mixed farmer Will Warham takes a look at why more is not being done to promote organic farming.
19 February 2017 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: working on the hedges
Co Wexford mixed farmer Will Warham is out laying some hedges for GLAS.
Farmer Writes: farming with nature in mind
Will Warham is a mixed enterprise farmer from Co Wexford. He is formerly a cameraman for the national broadcaster, RTÉ.
21 December 2016 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Election promises and the Department of the Environment
In his "Farming with nature in mind" column leading up to the election, Will Warham suggested that readers question candidates on their doorsteps on their plans for the environment. Where are we now?
5 June 2016 Farmer Writes
Farming with nature in mind: time for the butterflies and the birds
We hope that winter is now far behind and that we are in for a glorious spring, writes William Warham, who looks forward to seeing his regular firsts, both in birds and butterflies.
10 April 2016 News
Farmer writes: politicians and the environment
Will Warham proposes asking the politicians who will be canvassing over the next few weeks about the environment, a subject they might not be expecting.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: spring has sprung
Although the weather is not giving much indication of the spring, William Warham is welcoming the small signs of awakening on his farm.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farming with nature in mind: recycling waste plastic
Already, plastic from silage pits is recycled into long-lasting fence posts and boardwalk materials. Waste plastic on farms could perhaps lead to some new industries, writes Will Warham.
30 November -0001 News
Farming with nature in mind: Keeping an eye on the butterflies
Half the year has already gone and the final sprays have gone onto cereal crops. Will Warham asks how are our butterflies faring?
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farming with nature in mind: getting into forestry
A recent RTÉ programme shows the benefits of forestry, writes Will Warham.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farming with nature in mind: worrying about water shortages
Having a shallow well means water shortages can be a costly affair. Will Warham believes recycling rainwater may help the conservation problem and that free water is "madness".
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes