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Farm Programmes
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Brendan Dunford
Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford
25 September 2024 News
The Burren to host Farming for Nature awards
The event will feature discussion panels, hearing from Farming for Nature ambassadors who will be discussing how they overcome challenges around environment and climate change.
14 August 2024 News
New research uncovers link between rainfall and TB in the Burren
Researchers have identified a possible link between high levels of rainfall or a factor associated with rainfall and TB levels in the Burren up to 2020.
Rare breeds to meet society’s needs
Two Limerick brothers employ traditional breeds to maintain viable farm enterprises and sustain natural and cultural heritage, writes Brendan Dunford.
31 July 2024 Footprint Farmers
Trust is at the heart of our inability to halt biodiversity loss
For Ireland to restore its woodlands, peatlands and grasslands, trust between key stakeholders will have to reestablished, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.
10 July 2024 Climate and environment
Trail showcases semi-natural grasslands
Semi-natural grasslands are highlighted as being essential for biodiversity and the new grasslands trail initiative aims to showcase their worth.
29 May 2024 Schemes
Simpler farm schemes see better buy-in from farmers
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 News
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