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Climate and environment
Transformative thinking in Co Kerry
Brendan Dunford
Thomas and Claire O’Connor’s phenomenal energy and missionary-like zeal has transformed their local landscape, unleashing the land’s massive potential for growth, writes Brendan Dunford.
30 April 2025 Climate and environment
Finding compromise is the key to conservation for Kilkenny farmer
William Nicholson’s story is a welcome example of how farmers and ecologists can collaborate for the benefit of both the farmer and the land’s natural assets, writes Brendan Dunford.
16 April 2025 News
Simplifying food systems in Co Westmeath
Pat Lalor’s farming journey shows the benefits – for food producers and consumers - of keeping things simple, consistent and grounded, writes Brendan Dunford.
Peer support for a tough transition in Co Tyrone
Bronagh O’Kane faces many challenges in her move towards a more regenerative farming system, but the support of her farming peers helps keep her on-track, writes Brendan Dunford.
2 April 2025 Climate and environment
Soil and food matters in Co Meath
Stuart Rogers’ fascination with soil health underpins his ambition to harness natural forces to produce nutritious food for health-conscious consumers.
19 March 2025 Footprint Farmers
Making farming attractive – and sustainable - for future generations
While the European Commission’s new 2040 vision for Agriculture reads well, failure to implement it may bring worrying consequences on a number of fronts.
5 March 2025 Climate and environment
Footprint Farmers: seeds of change in Co Clare
The team at Irish Seedsavers is acutely aware of the impacts of a changing climate, and very proactive in adapting to it, helping build local and national resilience, writes Brendan Dunford.
19 February 2025 Footprint Farmers
Footprint Farmers: some green care in rural Co Mayo
Some rural landscapes carry a lot of pain and trauma, so it’s fitting that Paul Maguire’s vision for his farm is as a place of healing – for nature and for people, writes Brendan Dunford.
5 February 2025 Climate and environment
Caring connections in Roscommon
Liam Kildea’s story is all about caring and connection – caring for the people and place he loves, and connecting with others to help build a brighter future for ‘the rocks’.
22 January 2025 Climate and environment
Upland innovation in Co Waterford
While the views from the Comeraghs are breathtaking, Willie Drohan's view of the landscape’s future is more clouded with concerns over long-term viability of hill sheep farming.
8 January 2025 Footprint Farmers
Footprints from Irish Farmers' Journeys
Brendan Dunford reflects on the great privilege of interviewing two dozen farmers across 20 counties, north and south, as part of this series of Irish Farmers Journeys.
23 December 2024 Feature
An eye for nature in south Mayo
Alanna Daly draws upon her farm’s remarkable heritage to boost farm income - and indulge in her passion for wildlife photography, writes Brendan Dunford.
11 December 2024 Climate and environment