Burren

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett made confirmed the funding for the four projects.

Four public meetings were held across two weeks for farmers in the ACRES Burren Aran area, with separate clinics held on each of the islands.

Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford

The event will feature discussion panels, hearing from Farming for Nature ambassadors who will be discussing how they overcome challenges around environment and climate change.

Researchers have identified a possible link between high levels of rainfall or a factor associated with rainfall and TB levels in the Burren up to 2020.

Two Limerick brothers employ traditional breeds to maintain viable farm enterprises and sustain natural and cultural heritage, writes Brendan Dunford.