Farming for Nature initiative

Speaking of announcements, recently there was great news for Ireland’s Farming for Nature initiative, receiving recognition on the international stage.

Farming for Nature was developed by the Burrenbeo Trust in 2018 and aims to acknowledge and support farmers who farm, or wish to farm, in a way that supports nature and biodiversity.

Bord Bia sponsors an annual “Farming for Nature” award to farmers who have been nominated for having made a significant contribution to the protection or enhancement of nature on their farm and/or in their locality. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture,

Food and the Marine provide additional support in the coordination and the development of educational resources for those who farm for nature.

In the recognition, over 200 projects across the world were assessed and Farming for Nature was awarded second place in the competition, receiving a cash prize of €40,000.

Farming for Nature will have access to an Accelerator Programme to share what has been successful in Ireland with other countries.

Minister Noonan Minister of State in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, congratulated the Farming for Nature initiative and said, “I am delighted that Farming for Nature is being recognised and showcased for the excellent work that they are doing in the area of farmland biodiversity’.

Further information on ‘Farming for Nature’ is available at https://www.farmingfornature.ie/ and further information on “Act for Biodiversity Challenge” is available at https:// network.changemakers.com/ challenge/act-for-biodiversity