Conservation

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Farmers must submit their 2024 declaration of stock numbers and supporting documentation by 15 November 2025.

SCHEMES 14 November 2025

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Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 November 2025

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

NEWS 30 October 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

NEWS 17 October 2025

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

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

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Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

The project faced significant opposition from the local community, attracting over 200 objections and observations.

NEWS 2 August 2025

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

Farmers 'key' to 20% increase in corncrake numbers

250 farmers and landowners are involved in conserving the corncrake across 1,500ha of land.

NEWS 2 August 2025

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

At last week’s upland symposium Merlin Becker delivered a frank and honest presentation on habitat management and management practices to promote an increase in ground nesting birds.

NEWS 2 August 2025

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 2 August 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 2 August 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 2 August 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 2 August 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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