The Teagasc Waterford Hill Sheep Discussion Group (DG) members raised their concerns about the next generation’s interest in continuing farming the Comeragh upland. Poor financial returns, hard work, and better-paying opportunities were the main reasons for their concern. A workshop aimed to address the DG member’s concerns, provide a forum for farming adolescents (i.e., the...
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Funders photo album
In mid-September we welcomed a group of international landscape funders and supporters many of whom were connected to our backbone organisation Commonland. We had a fabulous few days visiting the rivers, the uplands, the dairy heartlands and the coastal coves. What a story it makes to see the inspirational people behind much needed change in...
Geo-Social Heritage Map
Poster display from GeoHeritage Day 7oct24 collecting the results of the bioregional mapping work BWL undertook thanks to a small grant from the Geological Survey Ireland. The geological foundation for bioregion delineation is layered with maps of river basins and landuse to form the container within which holistic landscape transformation naturally occurs.
Blooming Bioregion and Launch Report 2sept24
A summary report from our gathering to launch a short film of inspiring bioregional changemakers, to consider the stark messages 3 zone maps are telling us about the state of our bioregion and to celebrate our new organisation, website, directors and more.
What Would You Do With Land Report?
A group met to discuss what options we have for land – be it a private land owner wanting to do new things to ensure their land is used for regenerative land use of some sort, or farmers looking for ways of delivering on all 4 Returns. This event was followed by a walk the land...
Netherlands Trip: Farming the Herenboeren way
The need for new ways of farming for a future where value is created for nature and society while also delivering financial sustainable and predictable returns is clear. Earlier BWL events have introduced bioregional stakeholders to the Herenboeren farms in the Netherlands. A group of ten, farmers and others, travelled on an immersive learning journey...
A Landscape Approach to the Future of Dairy in Ireland
“A Landscape Approach to the Future of Dairy in Ireland” is a final synthesis report with recommendations and systems analysis (Feb 2024)
Deliverable 4.3: Farming, Landscape and Community Typologies Report
Important notes on this deliverable: Desk research on the process of developing farming typologies reveals that there are certain key questions to ask when developing a typology. We have responded to each below. What is the use and purpose of the typology? The inferred use and purpose of this typology is to help bring dairy...
Bioregional Weaving Labs Progress Report 2023
Bioregional Weaving Labs Progress Report 2023