Rural Life
The iconic cattle drive at the annual Burren Winterage festival will take place over two days this year, due to popular demand
It is important to realise the efforts made by farmers in raising animals slowly as part of the growing slow food movement,
Agri-Business
The Burrenbeo Trust’s annual series of events to highlight biodiversity in the Burren is set to begin this year on May 3.
%%excerpt%% An annual celebration of the Burren’s unique ‘transhumance’ farming tradition is set to return from Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27, with a range of ‘agri-cultural’ events across this special landscape.
Environment
Some of the earliest farming activity in Ireland can be traced back to the Burren. The region is a "perfect case study for the evolution..
Co. Clare’s artisan food and craft producers are availing of an opportunity to expand their market reach and secure new retail opportunities
%%excerpt%% Food and drink producers from the Burren Ecotourism Network will showcase their products at one of the country's key agritourism events, later this month.
Farmers and residents living around Burren National Park in Co. Clare face "undue chaos and hardship" due to the absence of visitor parking.
Local food producers the length and breadth of the Burren in Co. Clare are showcasing their food in...
A Burren farmer in dispute with a neighbour has won a court battle to get his gun back despite objections by a senior garda.
Burren Premium Beef and Farm Experiences located in the Burren, Co. Clare has been selected as the...
Agri Politics
The number of farmers in the Burren participating in an agri-environmental climate measure is expected to increase by over 300% under ACRES.
Incorporating everything from a Shorthorn mart to a herdsman's walk, the Burren Winterage Weekend...
The Burren Winterage School, now in its 7th year, will include online presentations, discussions, farming for nature awards and farm walks.
A couple farming in the Burren national park are making the most of their special location by running farm tours.
Residents of the Burren region in Co. Clare continued to mark an ancient tradition in the area this past weekend.
The inaugural winner of the National Farming for Nature Award 2018 will be announced by Mairead McGuinness at the Burren winterage weekend.
Beef
One suckler farmer has detailed the effect TB can have on farm finances, also noting the cyclical manner of the outbreaks in his area.
The Burren is like a five-star hotel for cattle in wintertime, according to manager of the Burren Programme Dr. Brendan Dunford.
With the annual Burren Winterage Weekend just around the corner, one farmer is well prepared for the moving of the cattle to upland areas.
A new initiative has been launched to celebrate stories of farmers considered to be managing their land and livestock to benefit nature.
While many farmers are opting to take up full-time jobs, John Marrinan left his engineering job to concentrate on farming in the Burren.
Farming couple Stephen and Eva Hegarty who are based near the Burren, Co. Clare, scooped two Georgina Campbell awards this year.
