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And Farming for Nature award nominees show how well they've balanced nature conservation with business on their farms

Previous Burren Winterage cattle drive walks saw hundreds of visitors accompany the cattle to their upland pastures, following an agricultural tradition that is thousands of years old, and helps to preserve the Burren’s unique flora. Picture: Burrenbeo Trust

Thankfully, many farmers consider themselves custodians of their land — and the nature it holds — for future generations. They take this responsibility very seriously and want to farm their land in the most biodiversity-friendly way possible. The Farming for Nature Awards offer a wonderful way to recognise these farmers, who go on to become ambassadors for the scheme, and by hosting farm walks and forums, they share their passion for nature and explain how they have succeeded in balancing nature conservation with business on their farms.

Nominees for the Farming For Nature Awards 2022