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Northern Ireland
Cattle driving diversity on the Belfast Hills
Peter McCann
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.
2 July 2024 Schemes
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.
Reintroducing wolves poses significant challenges for farmers - researchers
The challenges of achieving coexistence between wolves and livestock are considerable, researchers say.
1 July 2024 News
New €5,000 grant for advice on renovating old farmhouses
A new scheme has been rolled out by the Department of Housing which could support those looking to renovate old farmhouses. Grace Hoare reports.
1 July 2024 News
Public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s wildlife legislation
The online public consultation is open until September 13 and is a chance for the public to decide where we should go beyond the minimum protections set down under EU law.
27 June 2024 News
Tipp man ploughing his own furrow down under
Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Tipperary native, John Moloney, product manager at Kubota Australia, to discuss the Australian agricultural machinery industry.
19 June 2024 Farm machinery
Nature conservationists 'not engaged enough' with farmers
Barry O’Donoghue of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) made the comments at a conference on land use in Co Clare.
5 June 2024 News
Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme wins EU heritage award
The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme which has supported the repairing of over 1,000 farm buildings has won an EU award and commended for its 'wide-reaching, high-impact and holistic approach'.
31 May 2024 News
Wild Atlantic Nature project wins major European award
A results-based project titled 'Wild Atlantic Nature' has won the 2024 EU Natura 2000 Award. Based in the northwest of the country, the pilot scheme led to the development of ACRES.
30 May 2024 News
Trail showcases semi-natural grasslands
Semi-natural grasslands are highlighted as being essential for biodiversity and the new grasslands trail initiative aims to showcase their worth.
29 May 2024 Schemes
Horse owners warned of passport pitfalls in ACRES
Horse owners trying to avoid steep foal registration costs, need to be aware of the implications for farm scheme payments.
29 May 2024 News