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50 farmers contribute to new handbook on sustainable farming
Rachel Donovan
The book shows farmers how to manage land in a way that enhances habitats, increases wildlife and harnesses natural processes.
2 November 2024 News
Insurance could stop general public experiencing farms - social farmer
Lisa Fingleton, who runs the Barna Way with her wife Rena Blake in Ballybunion, made the comments at the Farming for Nature gathering in the Burren last week.
30 October 2024 News
‘Constant demand’ for directly sold beef
Clive Bright said not only is there a constant demand for his beef, but there is plenty of room in this space for others at present.
Mixed views on ACRES at nature conference
At the annual Farming for Nature event, farmers expressed differing views on ACRES.
30 October 2024 News
Profitability and nature work ‘hand-in-hand’
Shane Fitzgerald and his fiancé Kate Curran received an award recognising the work they have done for nature at the annual Farming for Nature Gathering at the weekend.
30 October 2024 News
12 farmers to receive awards for contribution to nature
Award winner, dairy farmer Shane Fitzgerald, who is in derogation, said he wants to show that nature does not have to come at the expense of profitability.
26 October 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.
25 September 2024 News
Westmeath farm walks to focus on biodiversity and climate resistance
The farm walks will take place on James Ham's farm in Moyvore and Kate Egan's farm in Ballymore.
21 June 2024 News
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
50 places available on biodiversity mentorship programme
The closing date for farmers to apply is less than a month away.
29 May 2024 News