Environment
The Irish Garden Bird Survey, Ireland’s longest running ‘citizen science’ survey, will run from December until February.
Agri-Business
New deadlines and information on TAMS have been announced, including ranking for Tranche 9 and grant aid support for replacing shed roofs.
N.Ireland
New farm sustainability standards establish a legal framework for agricultural compliance and environmental stewardship in Northern Ireland.
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) welcomes the purchase of forestry land beside the Glen of the Downs nature reserve.
"Evolving environmental objectives” means the government is “finalising a review of the grant support arrangements” for domestic septic tanks
Beef
Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, clarified the spend on TB eradication programmes over the past 15 years.
Minister Noel Grealish announced his Department’s participation in two significant new European research partnerships.
Agri Politics
Roughly €218 million has been spent on greenways since 2016, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has clarified.
News
Poor drying conditions, no improvement to soil conditions, and unsettled weather are predicted for coming days.
Nutritics were among the 12 winners at the Technology Ireland Industry Awards, held in Dublin's Mansion House last week.
A new energy survey by the CSO shows finds that rural homes more likely to use kerosene and to install their own energy source.
In 2023, the EU’s agriculture and forestry sector consumed 26.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy, down 1.1% compared with 2022.
The MEP said that Ireland needs clear national commitments to match the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocation at EU level.
Dairy
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident where 18 cattle were stolen from a farm in Skibbereen, Co. Cork.
Rural Life
New ‘Access to Cash’ legislation which will come into force this week has been welcomed, particularly for people living in rural areas.
Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) President Ger Hyland said the levels of inexperienced drivers on our roads pose a danger.
An ambitious strategy to grow Irish exports of value-added food and beverages to €5.4 billion by 2035 has been launched
A guide to getting started as an open farm, including tips, misconceptions, advice and resources available to Irish farmers.
Bovine TB, pension auto-enrolment, and animal welfare were among the topics discussed at Veterinary Ireland's 25th anniversary.
Young Tipperary farmer finds a new way to travel across some of his more flooded fields. Don't try this at home!
Over 20 experts from across Europe discussed methane reduction and efficient farming at Methane Connect in Paris this week.
The Network, operating under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link, is a coordinated voice for over 305 local service providers across Ireland.
A meta-analysis of 170 studies conducted found that agroecological farming reduces agriculture’s negative impacts on nature.
Farm Safety
Senator has renewed his call for the establishment of a ‘farm safety agency’ during Seanad session focused on farmer mental health.
