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Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

The hare’s corner biodiversity project is open for applications as it returns to Offaly for a second year.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

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INHFA rattled as Nature Restoration Law funds yet to materialise

INHFA rattled as Nature Restoration Law funds yet to materialise

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 27 December 2025

Dedicated annex woodland scheme needed for nature restoration targets

Dedicated annex woodland scheme needed for nature restoration targets

NEWS 27 December 2025

Next steps for the derogation war

Next steps for the derogation war

Next steps for the derogation war

NEWS 17 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

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Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

The decision by the EU nitrates committee to extend Ireland’s derogation for three years has been welcomed by many.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Teagasc researchers talk through some of the latest research which can help to combat climate change and biodiversity challenges.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 5 November 2025

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Each of the new conditions will require close scrutiny, and the Habitats Directive assessment would still appear to be the most onerous of these.

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Aidan Brennan discusses the announcement around the extension of the nitrates derogation with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed that the European Commission has proposed a three-year extension to the nitrates derogation.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

The effectiveness of the national effort of the last year was proven, and the reward delivered this week.

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

A new study aims to determine the effect of hill grazing on pre-weaning performance of ewes and lambs along with determining any impact on ewe grazing behaviour and hill ecology.

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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