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Crofting Matters – Lessons from Ireland
Manage episode 426099162 series 2401924
In this episode we look at what we can learn from the Irish system, where farms are similar to our crofts. A group of crofters are just home from a study tour to Ireland, and we hear from Derek Jamieson who crofts in Unst, Shetland, what he took from this exchange of knowledge. We also hear from Keith Fahy, advisor with Teagasc, explaining the Irish subsidy system and improvements being made to their national flock and herd.
Ireland Study Tour with Crofters
Crofting in Unst
Typical Irish farms
Croft tenancies
Mart provision in Ireland and Scotland
Subsidies in Ireland
Agri-environment Schemes
The Irish Green Cert
Discussion Groups for Crofters
Linked FAS resources:
https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/crofting-discussion-groups/
438 episodes
Manage episode 426099162 series 2401924
In this episode we look at what we can learn from the Irish system, where farms are similar to our crofts. A group of crofters are just home from a study tour to Ireland, and we hear from Derek Jamieson who crofts in Unst, Shetland, what he took from this exchange of knowledge. We also hear from Keith Fahy, advisor with Teagasc, explaining the Irish subsidy system and improvements being made to their national flock and herd.
Ireland Study Tour with Crofters
Crofting in Unst
Typical Irish farms
Croft tenancies
Mart provision in Ireland and Scotland
Subsidies in Ireland
Agri-environment Schemes
The Irish Green Cert
Discussion Groups for Crofters
Linked FAS resources:
https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/crofting-discussion-groups/
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