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Farmers must be paid to manage hen harrier land – Department
Amy Forde
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
10 September 2024 News
New plan sets out roadmap for hen harrier revival
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
20 August 2024 News
Area managed for corncrakes reaches 25-year high
Although it is a secretive farmland bird, their distinctive call is a feature in some parts of the north and west coasts of Ireland, but was once widespread across the countryside.
New study shows the west poses opportunities for 'passive rewilding'
Researchers found that the west and midlands has candidate lands for rewilding which would not need the introduction of predators.
16 August 2024 Climate and environment
European Commission approves €700m scheme to close Dutch farms
It is planned to improve the quality of the environment and promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production in the livestock sector.
14 August 2024 News
Local community projects allocated €458,000 in funding
Sixteen counties and two nationwide projects will benefit from the funding under the expanded Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2024.
8 August 2024 News
Four white-tailed eagle chicks released in Killarney
Some 27 white-tailed eagle chicks are to be released this year as part of an NPWS reintroduction programme.
6 August 2024 News
Farming and culture festival to take place in Tipperary
The inclusive festival is to highlight creative agriculture, climate and biodiversity.
1 August 2024 News
Some 2,000 fish killed in Wicklow river
A number of different species of fish were found dead along a watercourse in Co Wicklow.
30 July 2024 News
Cattle driving diversity on the Belfast Hills
Crumlin farmers Michael and Judy Meharg rent land at Slievenacloy for conservation grazing. Peter McCann reports
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Half of EFS higher level applicants rejected
Over 500 applications were received for the eight tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) higher level.
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Q&A: the new €5,000 grant for old farmhouses
A new grant is available which covers some of the cost of tailored conservation advice on how to bring old farmhouses back to life.
2 July 2024 Schemes