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'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

Investigations are under way into the cause of death of a rare eagle suspected of having been poisoned.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 30 May 2025

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Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

POULTRY 27 May 2025

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

NEWS 8 May 2025

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

FEATURES 7 May 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

POULTRY 29 April 2025

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Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

The 2025 festival will explore the Burren’s range of plants, flowers and birds, at the height of their seasonal splendour.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 12 March 2025

Farmer Writes: swallows make a return

Farmer Writes: swallows make a return

In this area, the cuckoo has traditionally returned mid-April and with impeccable timing, they flew in just before the weather turned on the 18 April.

FARMER WRITES 12 March 2025

Corncrake farmers receive €400,000 as numbers rise

Corncrake farmers receive €400,000 as numbers rise

Corncrakes are birds of low-intensity grasslands so many farmers have opted to reduce stocking density and levels of grass production while also allowing predator control to occur on their lands.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 12 March 2025

Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung

Farmer Writes: spring has finally sprung

Having a few dry weeks to start March off is wonderful, as the farm jobs can be done with gusto, in the hopes of a good year.

FARMER WRITES 12 March 2025

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

Minister of State for nature, heritage and biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan announced that this purchase will go towards the significant expansion of the Connemara National Park.

NEWS 12 March 2025

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Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

With CE certification, all-steel construction, and 80-year structural warranty, Rayco homes offer hassle-free living.

Rayco Group leads the way in rural modular homes

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