Four Mayo farmers contribute to new book
Aoife Reilly.
Irish farmers — including Four from Mayo — have joined forces for a new book combining scientific research with local knowledge that gives farmers and others practical tips on how to create a more sustainable future, while protecting land and nature.
At a time of great challenge and uncertainty for farm families, The Farming For Nature Handbook is a practical guide to protecting and restoring nature. Published by Dingle Publishing, it will be launched today (November 28th), costs €30 and is available to order at www.farmingfornature.ie.
With contributions from more than 50 Irish farmers, the book also shares farmers’ experiences of how working with nature can help reduce costs and improve incomes.
The four Mayo farmers are: Aoife Reilly, Colm Gavin, Fergal Ó Cuinneagáin and Sinead Moran.
While there is widespread awareness of the environmental damage caused by poor farming practices, this book in contrast attempts to highlight the positive ways farmers can sustain and enhance our natural environment, and benefit from the results.
