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Government purchases 6ha corncrake breeding site in Belmullet

The 5.75ha site will provide protection and a sustainable food source for corncrakes.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 May 2025

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Donegal sheep and tillage farmer to host nature farm walk

Donegal sheep and tillage farmer to host nature farm walk

NEWS 8 May 2025

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

NEWS 8 May 2025

Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications

Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications

Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications

NEWS 25 April 2025

Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 April 2025

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Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures

Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures

A spokesperson for Tirlán said that growing numbers of farm families are working with the co-operative’s dedicated farm sustainability advisers.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Lakeland Dairies farm to host Teagasc Signpost water quality event

Lakeland Dairies farm to host Teagasc Signpost water quality event

The event will cover nutrient management and clover performance, plus managing mid-season grass to maximise milk production.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Teagasc searching for farmers to take part in soil health project

Teagasc searching for farmers to take part in soil health project

A recent report on soil health education in Ireland highlighted the need for more practical-based and hands-on outdoor learning.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks

Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks

Environmental commentator Sadhbh O’Neill disputed the TD's proposals for the removal of trees within 30m of roads or power lines.

FORESTRY 2 April 2025

Over 1,000ac of solar farms refused permission

Over 1,000ac of solar farms refused permission

The two large scale solar projects, located in Carlow and Kildare, were refused permission on multiple grounds, including impact on residents, biodiversity and farmland.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Farmland ownership to be examined

Farmland ownership to be examined

JUSTLAND: A Just Transition for Land in Ireland will be funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture over 22 months beginning in September.

NEWS 2 April 2025

West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council

West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council

In the project, a blanket bog - home to two rare and protected birds, the merlin and hen harrier - is being rewetted to provide a wildlife sanctuary for rare habitats and species of concern.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 2 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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