Welcome to the July issue of the National Rural Network's monthly newsletter focusing on issues related to Ireland's Rural Development Programme (RDP).
You can scroll down through the full newsletter or click on one of the themes below to jump to that section. Each short news story contains a link to the full article.
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European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) Monthly Newsletter
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The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) serves as a hub for exchange of information on how Rural Development policy, programmes, projects and other initiatives are working in practice and how they can be improved to achieve more. Its work aims to engage and reach anyone with an interest in and commitment to rural development in Europe.
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Updates
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Scheme Payments Update (up to 27 May 2022):
- There have been 50,288 approvals issued to farmers since the scheme's inception. Of these, 29,723 payment applications have been submitted.
- The total payment amount made to the scheme participants to date: €357m plus €11.513m Transitional Spend = €368.513m.
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections Highlight the Need for Urgent Implementation of Climate Plans and Policies
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On June 1st, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Greenhouse Gas emissions projections for the period 2021-2040. The data shows that planned Climate policies and measures, if fully implemented, could deliver up to 28 per cent (4 per cent per annum) emissions reduction up to 2030.
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Signpost Series: July 2022
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In association with Teagasc ConnectED, Dairy Sustainability Ireland, and Food Drinks Ireland Skillnet, the National Rural Network is hosting a series of online webinars called the Signpost Series.
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National Biodiversity Data Centre Launches New App to Collect Pollinator Data
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The purpose of the app is to address the concerns that the numbers of pollinating insects such as wild bees and flies are declining, but we need much more data to be able to track changes in abundance. You can help by doing a Flower-Insect Timed Count (FIT Count) which is designed to collect new data on the numbers of flower-visiting insects.
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Joint Launch of Invasive Alien Species Websites
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The National Biodiversity Data Centre and Northern Ireland Environment Agency jointly launch two new invasive species websites during Invasive Species Week 2022.
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The Farming for Nature Farm Walks are Back for Another Season
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These farm walks are an opportunity for Farming for Nature farmers to showcase their contribution to nature and good farming practices on their land. They are a great opportunity to meet likeminded farmers and to gain an insight into the creative and inspiring ways that farmers are working to incorporate, protect and enhance nature on their land.
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Office of Public Works Launches New Biodiversity Action Strategy
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A new survey carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) has found that over half of the population (56%) are unsure of how to help improve biodiversity, despite the overwhelming majority (90%) wanting to play their part in improving Irish biodiversity.
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€20.6 Million Bog Conservation Project Unveiled as Biodiversity Week is Launched
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The €20.6 million LIFE Integrated Project (IP) Wild Atlantic Nature project was officially launched in Ballycroy, Co. Mayo by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett.
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NRN LEADER Funding Contact Details Database
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Thinking about applying for LEADER funding for community-led local development, but unsure how to go about it, or who to ask?
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Innovating Communities LEADER Cooperation Project
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Innovating Communities is a free training and mentoring LEADER Cooperation project designed to empower local people and groups to work together and overcome challenges facing their areas in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth.
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ENRD LEADER Thematic Group
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Since 1991, the LEADER Programme has been the mainstay of rural community development in Ireland and across the EU, providing local actors with the necessary resources and support to enable them to actively engage and direct the local development of their area.
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LEADER Case Study on the International Appalachian Trail Ulster Ireland Cooperation Project
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A LEADER case study on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster Ireland Cooperation project has recently been added to the NRN website. The IAT Ulster Ireland is a coast-to-coast cross-border walking trail.
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Fifth Session of NUI Galway's Rural Studies Centre Seminar Series
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The fifth session of NUI Galway's Rural Studies Centre Seminar Series ‘Rural Voices’ featured Dr Karen Keaveney, Assistant Professor of Rural Development at UCD and Caroline Creamer, Director of the International Centre for Local and Regional Development, who presented findings from their ‘InPLACE: Investigating Place, Planning and Community’ Project.
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EIP-AGRI Support Network Newsletter
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The most recent edition of the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) Support Network monthly newsletter on agriculture and innovation is now available online.
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Minister Hackett Launches Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
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On the 23rd of May 2022, the Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, launched the Kerry Eco-Social Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP). The Kerry Eco-Social Farming project was successful under Call 5 of the EIP-AGRI projects which seeks to build links between the promotion of biodiversity and farmers, local communities and the wider public.
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Caomhnú Árann EIP Project Leads Field Trip for the Next Generation of Aran Farmers
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Working with over 120 farmers on the Aran Islands, the Caomhnú Árann EIP project aims to protect and restore priority habitat at lower costs and greater efficiency through the exploration and development of innovative methods of habitat management and conservation.
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Safe Farm EIP Project Launched by Minister Heydon
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Safe Farm recently launched its farm health, safety, and wellbeing European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) Project in Co. Cork. The project was officially launched by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon.
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SUAS Pilot Project Welcomes Visiting Group from Northern Germany
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The SUAS Pilot Project is a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) which aims to address some of the complex challenges associated with the land management of commonages and hill farms in the Wicklow/Dublin uplands.
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FARM VIABILITY & COMPETITIVENESS
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Aurivo Leading Ladies Discussion Group Launch
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The National Rural Network (NRN) was delighted to attend the launch of Aurivo Leading Ladies on Thursday, the 19th of May 2022, in Co. Sligo. Set up to highlight the importance of gender equality and diversity in the farming community, this dairy discussion group will aim to further empower and provide members with a platform to share knowledge, discuss technical issues and problem-solve topics related to the family farm.
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2nd European Thematic Network Meeting of the FARMWELL Project
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The 2nd European Thematic Network meeting of the FARMWELL Horizon 2020 project took place from the 7-8 of June 2022 via Zoom. This event explored the various social innovations in place across Europe working to address farmer wellbeing over the course of 5 thematic sessions
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International Farm Transition Network Annual Conference 2022
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This year's International Farm Transition Network Annual Conference took place at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, Nebraska, U.S.A. from the 7-9 June 2022. Keynote Speaker, Professor Alison Sheridan, UNE Business School, University of New England, Australia presented on the topic of 'Gender and Intergenerational Farm Succession'.
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Weekly Webinar: The Signpost Series. A collaboration webinar with NRN, Teagasc, Dairy Sustainability Ireland & Food and Drink Ireland Skillnet. More...
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National Ploughing Championships 2022. 20-22 September. Ratheniska, Co Laois. Attracting an annual attendance of almost 300,000 this spectacular annual “Farming Festival” has it all. More...
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