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,... by NRN | May 22, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, Farm Viability News
Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The two strategies are mutually reinforcing, bringing... by NRN | May 18, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, Farm Viability News
What does it mean for Irish Agri Food Co-operatives Wednesday the 20th of May marks the launch of the EU Commission’s new food policy framework the “EU Farm to Fork Strategy”. This framework forms a fundamental part of the European “Green Deal” which aims to transform... by NRN | May 12, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, EIP-AGRI News, Farm Viability News, LEADER News
The European Commission has contracted PPMI – a European research and policy analysis centre to carry out the evaluation of the information policy on the Common agricultural policy (CAP). Currently, the contractor is launching a survey for stakeholders to gather their... by NRN | May 6, 2020 | Biodiversity News, Climate Change News, EIP-AGRI News, Farm Viability News, LEADER News
The National Rural Network have teamed up with AgriKids to help raise awareness among children of how farmers protect the environment and keep wildlife safe. Farm Safe – Farm Nature is a children’s colouring competition targeted towards 5 to 12 year olds. Competition...