Habitats

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

The results of a public consultation on wildlife legislation were published in recent weeks, with farmers among those having their say. Anne O’Donoghue reports.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

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INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

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FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

NEWS 28 December 2025

INHFA rattled as Nature Restoration Law funds yet to materialise

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

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Dedicated annex woodland scheme needed for nature restoration targets

Dedicated annex woodland scheme needed for nature restoration targets

Ireland has targets to reestablish some 10,000 hectares of old sessile oak woodland by 2030, as well 4,000 hectares of alluvial woodlands.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Next steps for the derogation war

Next steps for the derogation war

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to some of the challenges facing Ireland as it embarks on the plan to retain the derogation after 2028.

NEWS 28 November 2025

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

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

While nature can bounce back quickly, the recovery of habitats and species to the high standards set out in the habitats directive can take time, Minister for Nature Christopher O'Sullivan said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 November 2025

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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 November 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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