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Climate and environment
Government purchases 6ha corncrake breeding site in Belmullet
James Hanly
The 5.75ha site will provide protection and a sustainable food source for corncrakes.
8 May 2025 News
US says UK trade deal includes beef exports
US Trade Secretary says deal opens access to UK market for US beef.
8 May 2025 News
Tillage podcast: rust, rules and plant protection products
We chat to Gareth Bubb on this week's podcast who talks all things plant protection products and formulations.
FBD has settled almost two-thirds of customer claims from Éowyn
Meeting of shareholders of insurer hears update on trading for the year to date.
8 May 2025 News
Blaney to launch farmer innovation programme at Balmoral Show
The Blaney Group is returning to Balmoral Show to launch its new innovator programme to encourage the public to share new ideas and be in with a chance to secure £50,000 worth of investment.
8 May 2025 News
Ministers contradicting each other on forestry in peatland – Sinn Féin
It comes after Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry Michael Healy-Rae made comments saying that he wants to more afforestation on peatlands which Sinn Féin said is “very concerning”.
8 May 2025 Forestry
Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump
The call to address the EU's livestock decline comes months after the Commission's latest outlook stated that EU cattle numbers are expected to fall further over the next 10 years.
8 May 2025 News
How beef could be in a UK-US trade deal without compromising standards
There is speculation that beef will be included in US-UK trade deal.
8 May 2025 News
Donegal sheep and tillage farmer to host nature farm walk
The sheep and tillage farmer intertwines wildlife conservation with everyday farming practices.
8 May 2025 News
Farmers frustrated over TAMS 3 reference costs review
Independent TD Carol Nolan said that local farmers have raised concerns on the review, which is currently underway, about when it will be completed.
8 May 2025 News
NDC to showcase grassland at Bloom 2025
The NDC will showcase its The Grass Advantage garden capturing Ireland’s pasture-based dairy system, designed by award-winning garden designer Robert Moore.
8 May 2025 News
New TB proposals placing ‘burden on farmers’ - IFA
The IFA said that the draft proposals circulated in advance of Thursday’s meeting “still have some distance to travel” to meet farmers’ requirements and what the TB programme needs.
8 May 2025 News