Nominees for 2025 Ambassador Awards Announced

Farming for Nature are excited to announce the nominees for the prestigious 2025 Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards. These awards celebrate the extraordinary contributions of farmers who prioritize biodiversity and sustainable practices in their agricultural methods. This year’s nominees showcase a diverse range of farm types that actively enhance the relationship between farming and nature.

The awards are not just about protecting and encouraging nature, but amplifying the voices of those who are already doing it and are driven by their passion to want to share it with others.

As stewards of the land, these nominees have implemented innovative practices that foster biodiversity, enhance soil health, and promote sustainable farming techniques. Their inspirational stories highlight the importance of integrating nature into farming systems, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

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Each of the nominees have taken part in an interview and a farm visit by members of the Farming for Nature team and Executive Committee.

The Nominees for 2025 are:

Alan & Cheryl Poole – Wexford

Brian Dilleen – Galway

Christine Jordan – Carlow

Dermot Allen – Wicklow

Gareth Culligan – Louth

Janet Power & Jenny Watkins – Wexford

John Liston – Limerick

Lisa Scariff – Cork

Margaret Edgill – Offaly

Martin Crowe – Limerick

PJ Dooley – Offaly

Rachel and James Creighton – Kildare

Rachel McCarthy – Cork

Rossa Gibbons – Cork

Sandra Schmid & Tim Rowe – Cork

Seán Butler – Roscommon

Seánie O’Baoill – Donegal

Tony Grogan – Tipperary

Willie Mulhall -Kildare

The Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards will take place on Saturday the 25th October as part of the Burren Winterage Weekend. The Awards will be hosted by journalist Ella McSweeney.

For more information and to book your tickets for this event go to burrenwinterage.com

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