High nature value farming case studies in north Connemara and the Aran Islands

July 26, 2010
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Traditional extensive farming practices have helped to create the Irish landscape, as we know it today. Much of the natural and cultural heritage that we encounter in Ireland today is influenced by, or has evolved, in response to these interactions, such as our flower-rich grasslands, and our networks of stone walls. Maintaining that heritage relies on [...]

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Opportunities in Bioenergy

March 21, 2010
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The Bioenergy Scheme for 2010 offers establishment grants of up to €1,300 per hectare or 50% of the cost to farmers to plant Miscanthus and Willow. The closing date for submission applications for pre-planting is quickly approaching - Wednesday, 31st of March 2010.

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Information Evening for smallholders and farmers in Co. Longford

October 30, 2009

An information evening for smallholders and farmers in Co. Longford will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th November 2009 at the EDI Centre, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford.

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The challenges of the changing economic climate

September 28, 2009
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What challenges will the changing economic climate have on the structure of farming and on rural communities and how can the Rural Development Programme address these challenges? This is the question that has been posed to a new strategic issues working group as part of the workings of the Irish National Rural Network.

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