Agri-Business
Burren Programme 'a huge success' - McConalogue
The Burren Programme has been “a huge success for farmers and the environment”, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Burren Programme
Environment
Minister urged to review 'disastrous' decision on Burren Programme
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
Burren farmers to raise ACRES concerns with ministers tomorrow
Ministers at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will meet farmers in the Burren to discuss their...
Agri Politics
Minister 'working closely' to develop bonus structure for Burren farmers
The number of farmers in the Burren participating in an agri-environmental climate measure is expected to increase by over 300%...
Agri Politics
ACRES transition described as 'deja vu' for farmers in the Burren
The transition from the Burren Programme to the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is “deja vu” for farmers in...
Environment
Payments to farmers begin under Burren Programme
Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, today (Wednesday, November 25) announced...
Environment
Burren Winterage hosts National Farming for Nature Award
The inaugural winner of the National Farming for Nature Award 2018 will be announced by MEP Mairead McGuinness this Saturday,...
Environment
The Burren is like a 'five-star hotel for cattle in winter'
The Burren is like a five-star hotel for cattle in wintertime, according to manager of the Burren Programme Dr. Brendan...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Farming on the Burren: 'I wouldn't be at anything else'
With the annual Burren Winterage Weekend just around the corner, one farmer is well prepared for the traditional moving of...
CAP / Schemes
Final tranche of the Burren Programme opens for applications
The final tranche of the Burren Programme has opened for applications from interested farmers, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and...
CAP / Schemes
Third and final tranche of the Burren Programme opens for applications
The third and final tranche of the Burren Programme has opened for applications, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
Environment
Pics: Limestone underground set to keep Clare cattle warm for winter
The Burren’s unique glacial-era limestone landscape was a hive of activity last weekend, as hundreds gathered to celebrate the fifth...