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Ministers McConalogue and Hackett Announce Opening of €5m Pilot Farm Environmental Study
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., ...
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Key Role of Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas
The NRN team in the Rural Studies Centre at NUI ...
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RDS Climate Smart Agriculture: Growing Organics Webinar
A recent RDS Climate-Smart Agriculture Series held on the 1st ...
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Intergenerational Considerations for Generational Renewal Policy
The NRN team in the Rural Studies Centre at NUI ...
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EIP-AGRI Support Network Newsletter
The most recent edition of the European Innovation Partnership for ...
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Pearl Mussel Project Newsletter: Issue 5
The Pearl Mussel Project EIP-AGRI Operational Group have produced a ...
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6th Episode of the NRN’s EIP-AGRI Participating Farmer Vlog Series
The National Rural Network have recently released the 6th episode ...
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Farmers4Safety EIP-AGRI Project Launch
The Farmers4Safety – Managing Risk Together EIP-AGRI Project was launched ...
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Updated EIP-AGRI Operational Group Storymap
All of Ireland’s multi-actor EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects are now ...
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3rd Session of NUI Galway’s Rural Studies Centre Seminar Series
The 3rd session of NUI Galway's Rural Studies Centre Seminar ...
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Minister Humphreys Opens Diverse Range of Projects in Co. Limerick Supported Under Our Rural Future
On the 8th of April 2022, the Minister for Rural ...
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NRN Showcases Social-Inclusion-Themed LEADER Projects
In November 2021, the National Rural Network (NRN) launched the ...
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‘Women Active in Society’ LEADER Cooperation Project Documentary
NEWKD (North, East and West Kerry Development Company) have recently ...
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LEADER Programme Dashboard Update
The National Rural Network (NRN) has recently updated data within ...
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Leahy’s Open Farm Reaps Benefits of LEADER Food Initiative
The National Rural Network (NRN) recently published a case study ...
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2020 Call for Proposals for the EU’s LIFE Programme
The 2020 call for proposals for the EU’s LIFE programme ...
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Creed announces Flexibilities on DAFM Schemes in Response to Covid-19 Issues
The Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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COVID-19 Response from the National Rural Network
The National Rural Network is carefully monitoring the escalating situation ...
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NPWS: Farm Plan Scheme
Farming plays a key role in the establishment, maintenance, and ...
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National Tree Week 2020 | “Healthy Trees Healthy Planet”
Coillte is again partnering with the Tree Council of Ireland ...
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2020 Basic Payment Scheme Opens for Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today advised ...
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New EU Projects Launched to Restore Ireland’s Blanket Bogs and Protect Water Quality
The European Commission Representation in Ireland is pleased to announce ...
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NRN Researcher Features On RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground
Dr Shane Conway, Researcher in the Discipline of Geography's Rural ...
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RDS Spring Awards
The RDS Spring Awards are a rare occasion in which farmers across ...
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World Wetlands Day 2nd February
‘Wetland Biodiversity: Why it matters’ is the theme of this ...
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Rural Inspiration Awards 2020 Now Open!
The 2020 Rural Inspirations Awards are now open for entries ...
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2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Building Grant is Now OPEN
An annual grants scheme for the conservation and repair of ...
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Minister Creed Announces New Research Grant Awards An investment of €20 million in Agri-food Research and Innovation
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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Co. Kilkenny Farmer Named 2019 Biodiversity Farmer of the Year
Alan Doyle, a drystock farmer from Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, was ...
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Minister Creed Announces €15m Advance Payments Under Year 3 of the Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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Extension to Closing Date for Nitrates Derogation Applications 2020
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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COVID-19 Response from the National Rural Network
The National Rural Network is carefully monitoring the escalating situation ...
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Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (SUCKLERS) Opens for Applications Today
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today informed ...
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National Tree Week 2020 | “Healthy Trees Healthy Planet”
Coillte is again partnering with the Tree Council of Ireland ...
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2020 Basic Payment Scheme Opens for Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today advised ...
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New EU Projects Launched to Restore Ireland’s Blanket Bogs and Protect Water Quality
The European Commission Representation in Ireland is pleased to announce ...
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NRN Researcher Features On RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground
Dr Shane Conway, Researcher in the Discipline of Geography's Rural ...
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RDS Spring Awards
The RDS Spring Awards are a rare occasion in which farmers across ...
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Exemption to Crop Diversification Requirements 2020
The tillage sector is an extremely important part of Irish ...
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World Wetlands Day 2nd February
‘Wetland Biodiversity: Why it matters’ is the theme of this ...
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Rural Inspiration Awards 2020 Now Open!
The 2020 Rural Inspirations Awards are now open for entries ...
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Department Announces the Opening of Year 4 of the Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced today ...
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2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Building Grant is Now OPEN
An annual grants scheme for the conservation and repair of ...
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Minister Creed Announces New Research Grant Awards An investment of €20 million in Agri-food Research and Innovation
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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Agri-professionals gather in Navan for Climate Change Training Event
Agri-professionals from across Ireland gathered at the Ardboyne Hotel in ...
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Generational Renewal Research Featured in ARC2020 Publication
European agriculture is populated by an older generation of farmers ...
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NRN Researcher Features On RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground
Dr Shane Conway, Researcher in the Discipline of Geography's Rural ...
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RDS Spring Awards
The RDS Spring Awards are a rare occasion in which farmers across ...
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Rural Inspiration Awards 2020 Now Open!
The 2020 Rural Inspirations Awards are now open for entries ...
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New NRN EIP-AGRI Guest Blog Booklet Published
A key objective of the National Rural Network (NRN) is ...
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‘Ag fás le chéile – Gaeltacht EIP-AGRI Groups Work Together
Caomhnú Árann, an EIP-AGRI project on the Aran Islands were ...
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Irish National Rural Network Embraces AKIS
The Irish National Rural Network (NRN) have stepped up their ...
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Minister Ring Provides €600,000 to Support Over 100 Agricultural Shows Around the Country
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, ...
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Irish Language EIP-AGRI Operational Groups Booklet Launched at the Burren Winterage School 2019
An Irish language version of a booklet highlighting and promoting ...
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NRN to Place Spotlight on RDP at National Ploughing Championships
The National Rural Network (NRN) will be on hand at ...
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Public Consultation Opens On the challenges and Opportunities Facing People Living and Working in Rural Ireland
The Department of Rural and Community Development are in the ...
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Generational Renewal in Agriculture Publication
Globally the policy mantra about the survival, continuity and future ...
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Suas Project Open Day Event a Huge Success
The organisers of the inaugural SUAS Project (Sustainable Uplands Agri-environment ...
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Calling All Farm Heroes – Win €10,000 from Axa Insurance
Axa Insurance is offering €10k in prize money for Farm ...
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Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments Launch
IRD Duhallow is launching its new ElP-Agri project ‘Duhallow Farming ...
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COVID-19 Response from the National Rural Network
The National Rural Network is carefully monitoring the escalating situation ...
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NRN Researcher Talks Social Farming on Ocean FM
Dr. Teresa Hooks, Research and Development Officer with the NRN, ...
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Upcoming Seminar on Starting a Food Business
As part of Enterprise week, running from March 2nd to ...
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Generational Renewal Research Featured in ARC2020 Publication
European agriculture is populated by an older generation of farmers ...
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NRN Researcher Features On RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground
Dr Shane Conway, Researcher in the Discipline of Geography's Rural ...
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Opportunity to Participate in BOND Project ‘Young Farmers for the Future’ Forum
Are you a farmer under 34 years old? Do you ...
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RDS Spring Awards
The RDS Spring Awards are a rare occasion in which farmers across ...
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Exemption to Crop Diversification Requirements 2020
The tillage sector is an extremely important part of Irish ...
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Rural Inspiration Awards 2020 Now Open!
The 2020 Rural Inspirations Awards are now open for entries ...
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Department Announces the Opening of Year 4 of the Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced today ...
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Minister Creed Announces €15m Advance Payments Under Year 3 of the Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, ...
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Minister Ring Provides €600,000 to Support Over 100 Agricultural Shows Around the Country
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, ...
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Creed Kicks Off Consultation on Future Agri-Food Strategy in Aviva Stadium
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed ...
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An Taoiseach Acknowledges the Vital Contribution of Agriculture to the Irish Economy
Creed “Collective Vision for the Sector is something we must ...
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Minister Creed Announces Commencement of €20m Payments for Year 3 of the Knowledge Transfer Programme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed ...
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Local Enterprise Week: €13.5 Million Approved for Enterprise Development Through LEADER Programme
To mark Local Enterprise Week (4-8 March), Ireland’s National Rural ...
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LEADER workshop on Social Inclusion and Broadband – reports now available
Organised by the National Rural Network and the Department of ...
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Diverse Range of Food Businesses to Benefit from Over €550,000 Through Leader Food Initiative
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, ...
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Minister Ring announces €50 million in Funding has Been Approved for Over 1,500 LEADER Projects
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, ...
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National Conference Considers How the ‘Smart Villages’ Concept Can Support the Revitalisation of Rural Ireland
Smart villages? The EU Action for Smart Villages initiative was ...
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Conference Highlights Untapped Agri-tourism Potential to Support Future Farm Viability & Rural Development
Developing agri-tourism provides an opportunity to support rural economy diversification ...
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Call for Festival & Event Applications 2019 in Wicklow
County Wicklow Partnership on behalf of Wicklow LCDC invites organisers ...
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LEADER Supporting the Equine Enterprise Sector in County Meath – Call for Proposals
Meath Partnership, on behalf of the Meath Local Action Group, ...
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Údarás na Gaeltachta seek Expressions of Interest regarding Broadband in Donegal
Údarás na Gaeltachta have announced a targeted call for Broadband ...
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Carlow County Development Partnership CLG is Seeking Expressions of Interest for Festivals Targeting A National Audience
The Local Development Strategy for County Carlow seeks to develop ...
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Presentations from the LEADER Forum Tullamore September 2018
Presentations from the recent LEADER Forum held in Tullamore Court ...
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13 Local Groups Share Almost €380k of LEADER Funding
13 local groups share almost €380k of LEADER funding to ...
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