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At the annual Farming for Nature event, farmers expressed differing views on ACRES.
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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
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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.
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For Ireland to restore its woodlands, peatlands and grasslands, trust between key stakeholders will have to reestablished, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.
Semi-natural grasslands are highlighted as being essential for biodiversity and the new grasslands trail initiative aims to showcase their worth.
Taking scheme paperwork away from farmers and leaving them with a clear message on environmental payments would see more farmers enter these schemes, Brendan Dunford of the Burren Ceo Trust has said.
