Habitats

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

Water quality improving in some areas but declining overall - EPA

Water quality improving in some areas but declining overall - EPA

NEWS 14 October 2025

Replacement for EFS Higher to open in 2026

Replacement for EFS Higher to open in 2026

Replacement for EFS Higher to open in 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

NEWS 23 September 2025

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NPWS buys almost 100ac in Co Cork

NPWS buys almost 100ac in Co Cork

The land that was bought at White’s Marsh is planned to be used for nature restoration.

NEWS 20 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 20 August 2025

Nature restoration plan: details of 10 meetings that seek your input

Nature restoration plan: details of 10 meetings that seek your input

The meetings have been dedicated to different ecosystem types, including agricultural, upland and peatland habitats.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 20 August 2025

Almost one in three acres managed by Coillte now focused on nature

Almost one in three acres managed by Coillte now focused on nature

The forestry agency stated that some 134,000ha of its 440,000ha of land is now prioritised for nature.

FORESTRY 20 August 2025

Hill farming faltering in absence of research

Hill farming faltering in absence of research

Clearly Department policy is driving in completely the wrong direction, with less and less farmers and livestock in the uplands with more and more invasive species.

EDITORIAL 20 August 2025

Clarity needed for farmers on EU habitats directive ruling – INHFA

Clarity needed for farmers on EU habitats directive ruling – INHFA

INHFA president Vincent Roddy said clarity is needed on this issue as this has wide reaching implications for farmers with SAC lands and those in derogation.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Drystock farmers won't pay derogation fertiliser 'speeding fine' - ICSA

Drystock farmers won't pay derogation fertiliser 'speeding fine' - ICSA

The ICSA has sought clarity on the impact new measures proposed to save the derogation could have on drystock farmers not under derogation.

NEWS 20 August 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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