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Sowing cover crops in Co Louth

Gareth Culligan’s goal is to enhance soil structure and health through the use of cover crops, while also providing food for pollinators throughout the winter, writes Kelsey Daly.

13 November 2024
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Producing nutrient-dense food in west Cork

Steve Collins’ lifelong dedication to fighting malnutrition has taken him all over the world and lives on through his current ‘passion project’– a small hill farm in west Cork, writes Brendan Dunford.

6 November 2024
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Highs and lows of forestry laid bare in Wexford

Having been affected by ash dieback on Tykillen farm, agroforesty will benefit both livestock and the bees while promoting biodiversity. Kelsey Daly reports.

30 October 2024
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Transforming Food Systems in Sligo

Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.

23 October 2024
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Commitment to sustainability and autumn calving

The Footprint Farmers programme has given Laois farmer Andrew Mulhare the encouragement to adopt sustainable methods and invest in labour-saving technology for his suckler cows, writes Kelsey Daly.

16 October 2024
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Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary

Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.

2 October 2024
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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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Feeling the effects of late sowing this season

Weeks behind with harvest, it’s been a high-pressure year for Footprint Farmer Gareth Culligan in Co Louth.

18 September 2024
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In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms

Across the country, the lush hedgerows of Footprint Farms display rich biodiversity, showcasing the role these living borders play in supporting wildlife and sustainable farming. Kelsey Daly reports.

4 September 2024
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