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Farm Programmes
Upland innovation in Co Waterford
Brendan Dunford
While the views from the Comeraghs are breathtaking, Willie Drohan's view of the landscape’s future is more clouded with concerns over long-term viability of hill sheep farming.
23 December 2024 Feature
Footprints from Irish Farmers' Journeys
Brendan Dunford reflects on the great privilege of interviewing two dozen farmers across 20 counties, north and south, as part of this series of Irish Farmers Journeys.
11 December 2024 Climate and environment
An eye for nature in south Mayo
Alanna Daly draws upon her farm’s remarkable heritage to boost farm income - and indulge in her passion for wildlife photography, writes Brendan Dunford.
Working with water and wildlife in Co Wexford
Joe Roche is a great example of a commercial dairy farmer with a genuine interest in protecting the water quality and natural habitats on his farm, writes Brendan Dunford.
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Producing nutrient-dense food in west Cork
Steve Collins’ lifelong dedication to fighting malnutrition has taken him all over the world and lives on through his current ‘passion project’– a small hill farm in west Cork, writes Brendan Dunford.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Transforming Food Systems in Sligo
Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.
23 October 2024 Footprint Farmers
Austrian farmers adapt to a changing climate
A recent visit to some Austrian farms provides no end to insight and enthusiasm from farmers adapting to a changing climate, writes Brendan Dunford.
9 October 2024 Climate and environment
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
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 Footprint Farmers
Farming for heritage in Co Longford
Restoring a natural equilibrium and balancing competing interests has yielded rich dividends for one midlands farmer, writes Brendan Dunford.
28 August 2024 Footprint Farmers
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