Organisation: Farming for Nature

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Organisation: Farming for Nature

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Water quality is a major focus for Martin Crowe, Farming for Nature ambassador. He has installed three settling ponds to manage runoff from the yard and protect local watercourses. Alongside this, he has developed a 5–6-acre riparian buffer zone, fenced off from cattle and full of Devil’s-bit scabious, supporting pollinators and slowing nutrient flow to the Mulkear river. Pictures: Farming for Nature </p>

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Donal Hickey: A salute to farmers working with nature

Making a shift from using every bit of land and ‘driving it hard’ to a work model where climate and nature guide every decision

<p> Paul Moore said: "Biodiversity is not straightforward, I think farmers probably feel a little under attack. Consumers and producers are linked so there is no point in pitting farmers against the rest." Picture: Howard Crowdy</p>

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Nurturing nature and agriculture can co-exist, says Cork farmer

<p>Farmers need to be encouraged to be part of nature rather than apart from it.</p>

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Giving farmers a bigger say in tackling biodiversity and climate change

Brendan Dunford and Brigid Barry delighted with Farming for Nature win

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Brendan Dunford and Brigid Barry delighted with Farming for Nature win

Advice for farmers who want to improve countryside’s natural health

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Advice for farmers who want to improve countryside’s natural health

Network of farmers who aim to improve the natural health of our countryside

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Network of farmers who aim to improve the natural health of our countryside

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Recognition for farmers managing their land and livestock in a way that benefits nature

May 12 is the deadline for nominations to find Ireland’s Farming For Nature ambassadors for 2019.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

New award for farmers doing extra for nature

New award for farmers doing extra for nature

Who are the farmers who manage their land and livestock in a way that benefits nature?

Thu, 09 Aug, 2018