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The key role of sheep within hill farming systems

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The key role of sheep within hill farming systems

Research is confirming that sheep play a key role in helping to maximise the resource represented by hill farming systems.

€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

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€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

Over €20 million in funding will be provided over the next four years to tackle decline in priority species and habitats in cross-border areas

Peatland rewetting project to boost biodiversity on Clare farm

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Peatland rewetting project to boost biodiversity on Clare farm

A project involving rewetting sections of a blanket bog near Mullagh in west Clare is aiming to boost biodiversity in the area.

€20m project to restore blanket bogs along west coast launched

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€20m project to restore blanket bogs along west coast launched

The €20.6 million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature project, aimed at restoring blanket bogs was...

'Maximum flexibility' urged for Wild Atlantic Nature Project

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'Maximum flexibility' urged for Wild Atlantic Nature Project

The new Wild Atlantic Nature Project "has to give farmers maximum flexibility" to be a success, according to the Irish Farmers' Association.