Carbery Group, the west Cork-based international ingredients, flavours and cheese producer this week (Tuesday, December 21) launched the latest phase of
May 28, 2021 2:43 pm
24 groups have been chosen to implement locally-led farm and community biodiversity initiatives over the next 18 months.
Minister of State Pippa Hackett has announced the results of a €3 million open call. 54 groups across the country responded to the call, with 24 successful.
Minister Hackett had originally allocated €1.25 million in funding however, the budget was then increased due to the response to the open call.
The projects selected will focus on the promotion of biodiversity through collaboration amongst farming groups, community and local action groups who engage with the wider population.
Huge concern and interest in biodiversity
“It is really positive to see the ideas so many small farm and community groups have come up with to impact positively on their own local environment,” Minister Hackett said.