Environment - Agriland

Bord na Móna to raise €1.6 billion for climate action projects

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Bord na Móna to raise €1.6 billion for climate action projects

Bord na Móna is to raise €1.6 billion to fund a series of climate action projects across its...

Weather warning issued with wind speeds up to 110kph

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Weather warning issued with wind speeds up to 110kph

'There is this awful temptation to say the farmer has no regard for wildlife'

Environment

almost 5 years ago

'There is this awful temptation to say the farmer has no regard for wildlife'

€20 million from carbon tax allocated to retrofitting homes in the midlands

Environment

almost 5 years ago

€20 million from carbon tax allocated to retrofitting homes in the midlands

MEP lodges objection to EU proposals to ban lead shot over wetlands

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

MEP lodges objection to EU proposals to ban lead shot over wetlands

Highlighting the benefits of a new approach to dairy cow health

Tucked between the mountains and the sea, the Cooley Peninsula in Co. Louth is a place where...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Guidelines for environmental performance of feed additives launched

The Minister for Agriculture has addressed an international gathering of stakeholders at the launch...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Mother and son fined €6.26 million over illegal dumps on farm

A High Court judge has fined a mother and son €6.26 million, to be paid to Meath County Council,...

Dairy

almost 5 years ago

One fifth of consumers don't recognise ingredients on food labels

Many food and beverage products do not offer the clear labelling that consumers want, according to...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Eamon Ryan announces €28 million for community energy projects in Ireland

€28 million in government funding has been announced for 39 community energy...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Galway receives largest portion of ANC payments

Galway has topped the list for the largest portion of payments under the 2020 Areas of Natural...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Dry spell to come to an end with more changeable conditions

The period of dry weather we have seen in recent days is set to come to an end in most areas, with...

Watch: Testimonials from BaleShear operators

Learn more about the TANCO i‑Series - the i73 BaleShear and i75 MultiShear. The TANCO...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI's ammonia woes

A series of three lunchtime webinars will explore the science behind Northern Ireland's...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

RSPB NI calls for legally-binding conservation targets

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in Northern Ireland (RSPB NI) is calling...

Beef

almost 5 years ago

43 European farm organisations sign declaration against Mercosur

In a joint declaration by European farmers, 43 farmer organisations in 14 countries, as well as...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Commission presents new plan for 55% cut in emissions by 2030

The European Commission has presented a new plan to reduce EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at...

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

CAP: 'Some people have come out of GLAS and been left high and dry'

"Some people have come out of GLAS [Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme] and been left high...

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

200 farms in south west Offaly under water since July - Cowen

Around 200 farms in south west Offaly, and many more in areas such as east Galway and Westmeath,...

Planning to dip your sheep under the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme?

Under the National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS), a financial incentive of €8/sheep is offered to...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Planning permission sought to convert oil facility to biomass pellet producer

Planning permission is being sought for the development of a biomass pellet production facility in...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Dry and sunny weekend ahead but cooler temperatures - Met Éireann

A dry and sunny few days are expected over the coming weekend, according to Met Éireann, but...

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

€1 billion European call for projects that respond to climate crisis

The European Commission has decided today (Thursday, September 17) to launch a €1 billion call...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Solar panels on sheds a 'win-win' for Irish emissions efforts - MEP

Farmers should be incentivised to put solar panels on their sheds to help generate clean energy and...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

Slurry buffer zones to increase in NI from next month

New slurry spreading restrictions are set to come into force in Northern Ireland in just two weeks,...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

'Feeding people must be prioritised above anaerobic digestion and animal feed'

"Feeding people must be prioritised above anaerobic digestion and animal feed," according...