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Entries open for Blas na hÉireann 2019

Entries are now open for the 12th Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland.

Holistic Management – How Farming Can Reverse Climate Change

Lahinch has seen its share of climate change impacts. Recent years have seen a number of significant storm events crash onto the seaside village. Costs of storm damage in Lahinch are estimated at c.€6m; the largest single cost along the badly hit Clare coast. But what's at the root of our changing climate?

High Risk fire warning for Clare

Arising from current Easterly high pressure weather conditions, forecast high temperatures and low relative humidity levels, a High Fire Risk has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other dead vegetation exist.

Ifac shortlisted in Irish Accountancy Awards

Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, has been shortlisted for Large Practice of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards.

Pilot course for people interested in farm work

It has been identified that there are employment opportunities in the farming sector  and that there is a shortage of experienced people to fill these jobs.
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Clare farmers use best practice when spraying

Irish Water has confirmed that no incidents of pesticide exceedances in water supplies in Co. Clare were detected last year.

Farming for Nature Award 2019 open for nominations

The National Farming for Nature Award, sponsored by Origin Green, is now in its second year and aims to source and share stories of farmers across Ireland who are adjudged to be managing their land and livestock in a way that really benefits nature in their area

Workshops on controlling non-native invasive plant species

Clare County Council has announced a series of free public workshops in Ennis, Killaloe, Shannon and Miltown Malbay on controlling Japanese knotweed and other non-native invasive plant species.
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