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 | Jun 11, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, Farm Viability News
Alltech Ireland and Agri Aware have come together to deliver a series of ‘Shed Talk’ webinars to discuss agriculture’s role in sustainability. This series is a part of their Ag Credible Initiative, which aims to effectively communicate about agriculture and help to...
by NRN | Jun 5, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, EIP-AGRI News, Farm Viability News, LEADER News
As we move further into 2020 attention is turning to the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and how it will unfold and impact the future of European and Irish agriculture. The Irish Farmers Journal, in collaboration with the European Commission’s representation in...
by NRN | May 27, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News
The LIFE National Contact Point in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) is hosting Ireland’s LIFE Information Day 2020, on Wednesday 10 June 2020 from 09.00 until 12.00. Find out about EU funding opportunities for environment,...
by NRN | May 22, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Farm Viability News
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D, today welcomed the news that his Department has issued GLAS PLUS payments amounting to over €675,000 to 3,200 GLAS farmers. These payments are made to farmers who, as part of their GLAS contract,...
