Thanks for taking the time to discuss with me the many issues we are facing on the hills. Hope it was of benefit!

Some reasons from Teagasc why its so important that we use native species of Irish provenance in biodiversity schemes. We are currently importing trees from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for the "Native Woodland Scheme" 🇮🇪 Its bad for biodiversity, risk of disease & pests, bad for jobs.

With hedges in full bloom for #WorldBeeDay Teagasc Glanbia Future Farmer Matthew Mullen explains the practices in place on his farm to ensure his hedges benefit bees and other native wildlife while also supporting ecosystem services 🐝🌱 Teagasc @GlanbiaConnect TeagascSignpost

Last supper for the boys before they start work.

The latest dog attacks have left a devastating trail of destruction. Tougher enforcement is needed to bring about responsible dog ownership. ifa.ie/farm-sectors/t…

One of the most popular approach routes to Lugnaquilla has been closed to the public following an assualt on the landowner - mountaineering.ie/aboutus/news/2…

Wood Anemone on the #cooleymountains #wildflowerhour

A White Blue-Bell, Bugle ( I think?), Louseworts and Wood Anemone. All seen flooring this may on our hill sheep farm. #farmlandbiodiversity

An Irish Hare grazing through an area on our sheep farm where we are controlling bracken dominance without chemical treatment. Great to see more plant cover this year and this hare is now a regular visitor to the site. #farmlandbiodiversity

Tadpoles this spring making use of a drian I slowed down the flow of water in. Frogs had never spawn here until now. #farmlandbiodiversity

Area of our farm we planted with a mix of native trees. Cherry, Birch, Hazel, Oak, Mountain Ash and blacktorn from local seed stock. #farmlandbiodiversity

We dont cut our hedhes and have areas of scrub on the farm that we retain. This ensures we have plenty of flowers for pollinators in spring and berries for birds in the winter. #farmlandbiodiversity

We sensitivly manage the Dry Heath habitats on our farm with our hill cheviot sheep. #farmlandbiodiversity

Delightful day for Biodiversity Ireland surveying Ciaran commonage, winner of our #FarmlandBiodiversity competition

Was great having you all out, very informative day and brilliant opportunity for the farm which I really enjoyed.

Brilliant day with Biodiversity Ireland team on the farm. Very interesting seeing all the different plants and insects we have. #FarmlandBiodiversity

Very interesting course on Regenerative Agriculture by 猫らしい . Tought this quote presented by the team was very fitting summary of the three days. Thanks to National Organic Training Skillnet for organising!