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Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare

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

25 September 2024
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Down by the riverside: Co Clare farm for €695k

A 70ac residential farm, near Kilmaley, Co Clare has recently come on the market. It has some entitlements and forestry premium included, writes Tommy Moyles.

25 September 2024
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'Sometimes the best days are in our own country'

I still feel wrapped in a cloak of friendship and fun, following a break with friends and family in Clare and Inis Mór, writes Katherine O'Leary.

25 September 2024
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My Farming Week: Sean Minogue, Scariff, Co Clare

I’m an Ag science and biology teacher in St Flannan’s College, Ennis. It’s a job I love, I try to pass on the knowledge I’ve gained in college and on my own farm," Minogue said.

18 September 2024 NEWS
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Scope for Salers in Suckler systems

Adam Woods speaks to Seamus Nagle about the Salers breed and what it can add to suckler systems.

11 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Farming positive for water quality in east Clare

Waters of Life project manager Anne Goggin said forestry is the biggest issue for water quality in this part of east Clare.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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New pilot scheme more localised than ACRES

John Kelly of Waters of Life said farmers in the Graney catchment understand it is not ACRES.

11 September 2024 SCHEMES

Clare farmer on Swedish TV

Filming has begun for the third season of the show, which already completed similar seasons covering the USA and Australia.

11 September 2024
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In pictures: the Kilfenora Charolais brand

Charolais breeding was on full display at the recent weanling bull show and sale at the north Clare mart. Farmer demand drove a roaring trade at the sale.

10 September 2024
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