Biodiversity

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 17 October 2025

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€7m for new arable scheme along south coast

€7m for new arable scheme along south coast

NEWS 16 October 2025

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

Five generations of farming in Doonbeg

Five generations of farming in Doonbeg

Five generations of farming in Doonbeg

BREEDING & HEALTH 15 October 2025

Give biodiversity a break - cull the cats

Give biodiversity a break - cull the cats

Give biodiversity a break - cull the cats

DEALER 15 October 2025

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Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 24 September 2025

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

The CCAC’s annual review of biodiversity report said that permanent funding is needed for an agri-environmental scheme, beyond the current model that emulates the CAP cycle.

NEWS 24 September 2025

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

Peter Thomas Keaveney attended a recent Teagasc hedge cutting management event in Kildalton College, where the focus was on good management, cutting advice and machine maintenance.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Forest certification is the gateway to future markets

Forest certification is the gateway to future markets

As timber processors are limited to 30% intake of logs from uncertified forests, pressure to deliver a National Group Certification Scheme mounts, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 24 September 2025

Wexford tillage farmer wins Teagasc FBD Sustainability Award 2025

Wexford tillage farmer wins Teagasc FBD Sustainability Award 2025

Thirteen finalists from across the country who are paving the way in sustainable practices were celebrated at the awards ceremony that took place in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Wednesday.

NEWS 24 September 2025

State of nature in Ireland 'very poor' - EU report

State of nature in Ireland 'very poor' - EU report

Over half of native plant species are in decline in Ireland, EU analysis has found.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Return of the corncrake is good news

Return of the corncrake is good news

"These are people who are highly in tune with their environment and the importance of biodiversity." - Maura Cronin O'Connor, Newmarket, Co Cork.

LETTERS 24 September 2025

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Irish food and drink in Northern Europe

Will McGrath hails from a farming background in Co Tipperary and heads Bord Bia’s promotion of Irish food and drink in Scandinavian countries

Irish food and drink in Northern Europe

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