by NRN | Aug 6, 2020 | Biodiversity News
The National Rural Network (NRN) has begun its annual search for Ireland’s Biodiversity Farmer of the Year. The award, which is part of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition, aims to draw attention to the importance of biodiversity, by celebrating farmers who...
by NRN | Aug 4, 2020 | Biodiversity News
Ireland’s native fauna and flora are under threat, and sustainable farming methods are essential to protect, enhance, and halt the decline of biodiversity in Ireland. Agricultural activities have shaped Ireland’s landscape and its associated biodiversity,...
by NRN | Aug 3, 2020 | LEADER News
The NRN have recently carried out a case study with Blackcastle Farm of Two Mile Borris, in County Tipperary. John and Ann Commins began breeding Pedigree Piedmontese Cattle, which are native to the Piedmont Region of North West Italy, back in 2005. Piedmontese are...
by NRN | Aug 3, 2020 | Farm Viability News
Last week saw the launch of the third video of the NRN Women in Agriculture Video Series, which features Margaret Edgill an Organic Farmer from Mount Briscoe Farm, Daingean, county Offaly. This video details how Margaret came to farming, having left her primary career...
by NRN | Jul 24, 2020 | LEADER Case Studies
John and Ann Commins, suckler farmers from Two Mile Borris in County Tipperary decided to try a new venture to enhance the viability of their fourth generation family farm. They decided to farm pure-bred Piedmontese cattle. Piedmontese cattle are native to the...
