NRN Case Studies
Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action
The need to support training targeted at raising awareness and ...
The Connection Between ASSAP, ACRES and Water Quality Improvement with Eimear Connery – ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc
Eimear Connery Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) advisor ...
National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year Andrew McMenamin
Andrew McMenamin from Ballybun, Castlefinn, Donegal was recently awarded the ...
Restoration of Drumboe Steam Engine and Upgrading Works to Railway Museum
The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre (Donegal RHC), located in Donegal ...
International Appalachian Trail Ulster Ireland LEADER Cooperation Project
The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster Ireland is a 449-kilometre ...
Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) Case Study
The NRN recently met with Walter Furlong Jnr to discuss ...
Farming On High Carbon Soils
There are many farms located on reclaimed bogland or land ...
Phelan’s Organic Dairy Farming
The Phelan’s from Co. Laois explain their journey from transitioning ...
Young Farmer from Co. Laois making Soil Health a Priority
The DAFM launched the Soil Sampling Programme in 2021, here ...
Mahony – Sheep Welfare Scheme Case Study
The Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS) has many advantages when it ...
Results-based Environment Agri-Pilot [REAP] Underway in Co. Laois
REAP is an agri-environment pilot project that pays farmers to ...
Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme [TAMS II]: Helping young farmers address Farm Safety
Farm safety is an issue that was of high importance ...
Sheep Welfare Scheme: Organic Sheep and Horticulture Farmer
Organic Farming, the process that this Co. Dublin sheep and ...
GLAS Actions for Farmland Birds
In recognition of the threat posed to farmland birds by ...
2020 Biodiversity Farmer of the Year
Joe Melody from Bunratty Co. Clare was the 2020 Biodiversity ...
The Connection Between ASSAP, ACRES and Water Quality Improvement with Eimear Connery – ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc
Eimear Connery Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) advisor ...
National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year Andrew McMenamin
Andrew McMenamin from Ballybun, Castlefinn, Donegal was recently awarded the ...
Phelan’s Organic Dairy Farming
The Phelan’s from Co. Laois explain their journey from transitioning ...
Young Farmer from Co. Laois making Soil Health a Priority
The DAFM launched the Soil Sampling Programme in 2021, here ...
Mahony – Sheep Welfare Scheme Case Study
The Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS) has many advantages when it ...
Sheep Welfare Scheme: Organic Sheep and Horticulture Farmer
Organic Farming, the process that this Co. Dublin sheep and ...
GLAS Actions for Farmland Birds
In recognition of the threat posed to farmland birds by ...
2020 Biodiversity Farmer of the Year
Joe Melody from Bunratty Co. Clare was the 2020 Biodiversity ...
GLAS delivering for Farmland Birds
In recognition of the threat posed to farmland birds by ...
Curlew Conservation Programme
The natural world is suffering greatly, and Ireland has declared ...
Organic Farming: A Family Farm
Organic Farming in Ireland Organic farming is a specialised system ...
Preserving Ireland’s Agricultural Heritage
Ireland is blessed with a rich agricultural legacy that stretches ...
Ireland’s GLAS Catch Crops
Fallow land is a term used to describe land which ...
Ireland’s Hedgerows
Hedgerows are a valuable component of Ireland’s cultural and natural ...
Ireland’s Rare Breeds
Farming began in Ireland around 4,000 BC with the domestication ...
The Connection Between ASSAP, ACRES and Water Quality Improvement with Eimear Connery – ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc
Eimear Connery Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) advisor ...
Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) Case Study
The NRN recently met with Walter Furlong Jnr to discuss ...
Farming On High Carbon Soils
There are many farms located on reclaimed bogland or land ...
Phelan’s Organic Dairy Farming
The Phelan’s from Co. Laois explain their journey from transitioning ...
Young Farmer from Co. Laois making Soil Health a Priority
The DAFM launched the Soil Sampling Programme in 2021, here ...
Mahony – Sheep Welfare Scheme Case Study
The Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS) has many advantages when it ...
Results-based Environment Agri-Pilot [REAP] Underway in Co. Laois
REAP is an agri-environment pilot project that pays farmers to ...
Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme [TAMS II]: Helping young farmers address Farm Safety
Farm safety is an issue that was of high importance ...
Sheep Welfare Scheme: Organic Sheep and Horticulture Farmer
Organic Farming, the process that this Co. Dublin sheep and ...
Best Practice: The Carbon Navigator
The Beef Data Genomics Programme is a climate change initiative ...
TAMS II Scheme Encouraging Multiple Efficiencies On Dairy Farm
In Ireland, there are over 18,000 Dairy farmers milking 1.5million ...
Organic Farming: A Family Farm
Organic Farming in Ireland Organic farming is a specialised system ...
Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II): Low Emission Slurry Spreading in Co. Roscommon
Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS II) were launched in May ...
Ireland’s GLAS Catch Crops
Fallow land is a term used to describe land which ...
Ireland’s Hedgerows
Hedgerows are a valuable component of Ireland’s cultural and natural ...
Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action
The need to support training targeted at raising awareness and ...
Restoration of Drumboe Steam Engine and Upgrading Works to Railway Museum
The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre (Donegal RHC), located in Donegal ...
International Appalachian Trail Ulster Ireland LEADER Cooperation Project
The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster Ireland is a 449-kilometre ...
The Galway Wool Co-op – An Inspiring Roadmap for the Native Irish Wool Industry
A key objective of the Irish National Rural Network (NRN) ...
Leahy’s Open Farm – Ice Cream and Chocolate Factory
Leahy’s Open Farm in East Cork officially opened to the ...
Coastal Explorers Programme
Have you read about the Coastal Explorers Programme in Co ...
Churchill Forge Project
A winning entry in the NRN LEADER Impact Campaign 2020, ...
Ballyboughal Environmental Workshop Series
A winning entry in the NRN LEADER Impact Campaign 2020, ...
Provision of Sound Equipment – Ankara Festival
Organised by the Association of Nigerian Community in Clare (ANCC), ...
Dynamics Music Project
A winning entry in the NRN LEADER Impact Campaign 2020, ...
Aerial Agri Tech – Purchase of Specialist Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Surveying Unit
Aerial Agri Tech is an innovative start up business established ...
Community Hub Project – Sligo Centre for Independent Living
The Sligo Centre for Independent Living (SCIL) was set up ...
Westport Beekeepers Association – Equipment Upgrade
The Westport Beekeepers Association was established in 2010 to provide ...
Musical Development & Rebranding of the Accora Orchestra
Castletown Accordion Orchestra was established in 1981 in Navan, Co ...
Blackcastle Farm Food Processing Unit
John and Ann Commins, suckler farmers from Two Mile Borris ...
Small Biogas Demonstration Programme (SBDP)
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Midlands & Mid-West Region (IE) Main funding source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups ...
Protecting Farmland Pollinators
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Mid-East Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) South-West Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Biorefinery Glas – Small-scale Farmer-led Green Biorefineries
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) South-West Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Mulkear EIP Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) South-West Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
North Connemara Locally Led Agri-environmental Scheme (NCLLAES)
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) West Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Farming Rathcroghan Project – Sustainable Farming in the Rathcroghan Archaeological Landscape
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) West Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the sense ...
Cúlra Créafóige Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Border Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Inishowen Upland Farmers EIP Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Border Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
MOPS (Maximising Organic Production Systems) Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Ireland (not limited to one region) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational ...
DANÚ Farming Group
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Ireland (not limited to one region) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational ...
SUAS (Sustainable Uplands Agri-environment Scheme) Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Dublin & Mid-East Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups ...
Enable Conservation Tillage (ECT) Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) Ireland (not limited to one region) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational ...
Blackstairs Farming Futures (BFF) Project
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) South-East Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme
Project Details Geographical location (NUTS3) South-East Region (IE) Main Funding Source Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the ...
Anne Marie Feighery – Feighery’s Farm Beetroot Juice
In 2019, Anne Marie Feighery launched her innovative agri-food business, ...
Entrepreneurial Young Trained Farmer Case Study
Karol Devaney, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo Supporting young farmers wishing to enter the agricultural sector ...
Rural Voices: Farm Viability and Competitiveness Guest Blogs – Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 Booklet Launch
A key objective of the Irish National Rural Network (NRN) ...
An Overview of Producer Organisations
What are Producer Organisations (POs)? Producer Organisations or POs can ...
CO-FARM: Enhancing COoperation Amongst FARMing Entrepreneurs
The CO-FARM training app provides a training program aiming to ...
National Rural Network Social Farming Case Study
Social Farming is relatively new in an Irish context and ...
National Rural Network Farm Partnership Case Study
What are farm partnerships? Farming has had many changes over ...
WaterMARKE Project
Water - Mitigating Agricultural impacts through Research and Knowledge Exchange ...
A Farm with a Future
Kilbeggan Organic Foods is a successful family business run by ...
Kilbeggan Organic Foods
Organic oats have been grown at Ballard Organic Farm for ...
Young Trained Farmer Case Study
Supporting young farmers wishing to enter the agricultural sector or ...
Glenkeen Sheep Farm
The project at Glen Keen (https://glenkeenfarm.com/) was inspired some years ...
Diversifying the Family Farm: Coolanowle Country House and Organic Farm
Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 has allocated over €4 ...
NRN Partners & Funders
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