Conservation

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

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

FORESTRY 15 October 2025

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

NEWS 6 October 2025

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

NEWS 12 September 2025

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

NEWS 10 September 2025

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Schemes update: ACRES rare breeds 2024 annual declaration now live

Schemes update: ACRES rare breeds 2024 annual declaration now live

The annual declaration must be submitted by a participant or their ACRES adviser by 15 November 2025.

SCHEMES 20 July 2025

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

Fans of Yellowstone will no doubt want to take a look at this swathe of land in the US that has come on the market.

PROPERTY 20 July 2025

Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

From rare breeds to viking fields, this year’s heritage week invites you to reconnect with Ireland’s farming past and sustainable future.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 20 July 2025

Up to €20,000 grant aid available for thatched buildings

Up to €20,000 grant aid available for thatched buildings

The new scheme aims to help restore and maintain historic buildings throughout the country, with an additional €20,000 grant for owners of thatched buildings also available.

NEWS 20 July 2025

15 curlew released back to wild from Lough Corrib and Lough Ree

15 curlew released back to wild from Lough Corrib and Lough Ree

There are only an estimated 100 breeding pairs of curlew remaining in Ireland.

NEWS 20 July 2025

Galway farmer granted permission to challenge greenway purchase decision

Galway farmer granted permission to challenge greenway purchase decision

Oliver Joyce has taken the challenge against ACP's decision to approve the compulsory acquisition with Galway County Council named as a notice party, Paul Neilan reports.

NEWS 20 July 2025

State buys 63ac of clear-felled woodland in Galway

State buys 63ac of clear-felled woodland in Galway

In terms of future plans for the site, the NPWS is to replant it with native broadleaf tree species.

NEWS 20 July 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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