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Clare farmer named Biodiversity Farmer of the Year

Joe Melody, a dairy and purebred suckler farmer from Bunratty, Co. Clare, was named the 2020 National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year at this year's FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.

Farmer payments under Burren Programme commence

Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has announced the commencement of payments to farmers under the Burren Programme.

‘Precipitous’ drop in cattle/milk prices with no-deal Brexit

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara is warning of "a precipitous drop" in the prices of cattle and milk in a few weeks’ time if a Brexit trade deal is not done.

Burren in global ‘Best in Travel 2021’ list

The Burren EcoTourism Network has been named as a highlight in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel picks for 2021 list.

New Burren children’s book reveals unique farming tradition

The unique farming heritage of the Burren has been the subject of many scientific papers but, for the first time, it has inspired a children’s story written from the first-hand experiences of a Burren farmer.
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Virtual Burren Winterage School in 2020

Burren Winterage School 2020 Oct 21st – Oct 25th Online Presentations, Discussions, Farming for Nature Awards, Farm Walks and More www.burrenwinterage.com The Burren Winterage School, now in its...

Clare market gardener is Farming For Nature Ambassador

Fruit and vegetable grower Jim Cronin, from Bridgetown in East Clare, has been chosen as a Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2020.

Clare female entrepreneurs back business programme

Former Clare participants of a development programme aimed at female entrepreneurs in rural locations are encouraging others to apply.
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