Conserving enhancing and restoring biodiversity on intensive dairy farms.

The BRIDE Project (Biodiversity Regeneration In a Dairying Environment) is an innovative environmental initiative based in the River Bride catchment area of northeast County Cork and West Waterford, Ireland. Funded by the European Union and the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine through the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), the project aims to conserve, enhance, and restore natural habitats in intensively farmed lowland areas. Using a results-based approach, the project collected baseline farm data and used key performance indicators to track improvements in biodiversity. The final report highlights the project's outcomes and the valuable lessons learned along the way. The BRIDE Project demonstrates how collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to nature-positive farming practices can drive meaningful change despite limited financial resources. The "Farming with Nature" approach developed by the project can inspire and guide future efforts in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation, leaving a lasting legacy for the farming community. For more information, visit https://www.thebrideproject.ie/