Farming for Nature (FFN) is calling on members of the public to vote for their favourite ambassador as part of its initiative.

People can view 10 short films of each ambassador and decide who is their favourite by going to the Farming for Nature website.

This is the second year of the competition and entries were sought from all over Ireland, with contestants making it through a rigorous system of interviews, farm visits and assessments by a panel of judges.

“We hope that these stories – which also demonstrate that simple actions can make a big difference for the wellbeing of nature and of people – will inspire other farmers to take some small steps to look after their farm’s wildlife,” Dr. Brendan Dunford of the Burren Programme and one of the volunteers with FFN said.

Respect

“As a society we must also recognise that these farmers are deserving of our respect and support. They embody all that’s great about rural Ireland.”

The 10 ambassadors will be featured in October at the annual Burren Winterage Weekend where the winner of the public vote will be announced.

“I think every farmer in Ireland will be able to relate to at least one of these farmers and admire what they have managed to do on their farms,” project co-ordinator Brigid Barry concluded.

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Environment: Farming for Nature shortlist