Organisation: National Rural Network

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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West Kerry couple best organic farmers for nature

West Kerry organic farmers Thomas and Claire O’Connor won the public choice vote in the 2019 National Farming For Nature ambassador awards, sponsored by Bord Bia.

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

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New award for farmers doing extra for nature

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Agri events guide

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Only 10% of Irish land is owned by women

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Weighing up the best options for family farm succession

Study highlights benefits of agri-environmental schemes

Improved farm practices, a better quality of life, increased environmental awareness and a greater appreciation of biodiversity and wildlife.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Disinterest in diversification means missing chance to create rural jobs

Only 2% of farmers are interested in setting up a diversified farm-based business, according to a survey by Teagasc.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2012

Partners get more out of their land

Last week, I attended a conference organised by the National Rural Network, on the potential of farm partnerships.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2012

Farm partnerships have clear advantages, according to a report

Farm partnerships have clear advantages in improving lifestyle, building farm scale, and facilitating young entrants to farming, according to a report by the National Rural Network.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Rural researchers keep lid on euphoria

Eamonn Pitts reports from a recent Teagasc/National Rural Network conference on prospects for development of the rural economy

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011

Two-speed economy emerging in rural Ireland, says ESRI professor

A TWO-SPEED economy is emerging in rural Ireland, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Dr Edgar Morgenroth.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011

EU decision to maintain expenditure on CAP ‘a good result for farmers’

THE European Commission’s decision to maintain overall expenditure on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a good result for Irish farmers, according to economist Professor Alan Matthews.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Farm safety certificate should become mandatory, says consultant

FARMERS should be obliged to attain a safe farm certification similar to the construction sector’s Safe Pass, according to one farm safety expert.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2011

Irish lag behind Euro counterparts in developing non-farming activities

A MERE 4% of Irish farmers are involved in non-farming secondary activities on their own land, according to a study issued by the National Rural Network, Teagasc and LEADER.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

Midlands and south-east worst hit by downturn, says economist

PEOPLE in the midlands and south-east have endured the worst impact of the economic downturn, economist Jim Power told those attending yesterday’s National Rural Development conference in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2011

LEADER and Teagasc offices could boost non-traditional businesses

LEADER and Teagasc offices should be used as incubation premises by farmers and rural entrepreneurs to develop new non-traditional businesses, according to a report by the National Rural Network (NRN) at the Tipperary Institute.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

Development plan needed, says Dukes

AN industry-wide policy council charged with producing an agri-food and rural development strategy was proposed yesterday by economist and former Government minister Alan Dukes.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Tipperary Institute wins contract to establish National Rural Network

TIPPERARY Institute has been formally awarded the contract to establish a National Rural Network to assist the efficient and effective implementation of the Rural Development Programme.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2009