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ACRES scheme a proper disaster for the Burren, say farmers
Anne O'Donoghue
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.
21 February 2024 Schemes
Traditional farm building scheme reopens
The Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme 2024 allows for grants of between €4,000 and €30,000 for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures.
25 January 2024 Climate and environment
State to snap up more land for nature
“We need [farmers] managing their land in a way that promotes nature while continuing to produce some of the best food in the world," Minister Noonan said.
Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability
Cattle have been farmed in Ireland for thousands of years with their past management offering us a potential blueprint for sustainable farming today. Barry Murphy reports.
20 December 2023 News
IFJ Junior: Hiding in the hay meadows... the books that bring nature to life
Shane Casey’s books are a fun and interesting way to learn about Irish wildlife and have the added benefit of being dyslexia-friendly.
3 December 2023 Climate and environment
Full-time farming inaccessible to most in the Burren
Full-time farming is inaccessible to most Burren livestock farmers, a local beef farmer has said.
1 November 2023 News