A TRAINING programme was rolled out this week to the farmers in The Burren in County Clare who are participating in the BFCP (Burren Farming for Conservation Programme) scheme.

A BURREN expert said yesterday he hopes securing a UNESCO-supported Global Geopark network designation for the unique landscape will lead to better protection of the area.

MANY of the most important high nature value landscapes in Europe have been shaped, enriched and sustained by generations of farming activity.

Donal Hickey examines changes to the REPS scheme.