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PLAN BEE: Are we letting the native Irish honey bee die out?
Ireland
Ireland is one of the last countries in Europe to have a significant population of pure native honey bees - but it is at risk of extinction because of the importation of foreign bees.
13 Backers raised €420 of €1980
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AGAINST THE GRAIN: How reliant are Irish livestock farms on imported feed?
Ireland
Despite our pasture-based grass fed livestock system, Ireland still faces a problem feeding its farmed animals. Millions of tonnes of feed is imported every year for cattle, while the demand from poultry and pig farms - with large indoor shed units - is on the rise.
34 Backers raised €1185 of €1185
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BORN TO BE WILD: Who is profiting from the unregulated exotic animal trade?
International
In Ireland, you need a licence to own a dog or television but not to own an exotic animal such as a tiger or python. This lack of regulation has allowed this trade to flourish unabated, with potential serious impacts on the health and welfare of the animals sold.
6 Backers raised €115 of €2400
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TRADE OFF: Are we turning a blind eye to animal welfare concerns in the live export trade?
Ireland
The live export trade has grown substantially in recent years as incomes dwindle in the domestic market, with the Minister for Agriculture recently calling the trade “a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry”.
50 Backers raised €2100 of €2100
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