Rural Life
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that it will extend its water conservation order, commonly known as the ‘hosepipe ban’ for 13 counties.
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats has reported a 77% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025 across its operations in Ireland and the UK.
Environment
The government is being urged to commit to a clear timeline for phasing out and banning the sale of cherry laurel.
Forestry
Coillte has been directed to stop felling operations at a site in Co. Tipperary, following claims semi-mature oak trees have been cut down.
A €4.8 million project funded by the European Union will use microbiome science in a bid to reduce methane emissions from livestock.
Hedge Cutting
As the start of the official hedge cutting season is fast approaching, farmers are being encouraged to make a plan for the coming months.
Farmers have spent the summer battling scorching heat and drought — now they may face a fight against nutrient spreading rulebooks too.
Applications are now open for the €25,000 Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme to assist with maintaining roadside hedgerows in Co. Clare
A debate has kicked off with regard to the merits of including palm kernel expeller in Irish livestock rations.
Over €9.92 million has been paid to participants in the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP).
The opening of the third application window for Landscape Actions within the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been announced.
Biomethane
A biomethane plant has been connected to the National Gas Network in Ireland for the first time, marking "a major milestone".
More than 500 brown trout have died in a major fish kill on a tributary of the Moynalty River north of Kells, Co. Meath.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July period on record this year, according to a report published today (Monday, August 10).
Irish field names are in danger of disappearing, according to the organisers of a meeting to be held in Rahara, Co. Roscommon next weekend.
An expression of interest process is expected to begin at the end of Q3 2026 for the next round of capital grants for biomethane plants.
Weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will occur from Saturday evening.
Met Éireann has issued weather warnings, including a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning affecting Co. Cork.
New Entrants
Young farmers who have established their holdings after 2023 are ineligible to apply for support under several key five-year schemes.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning, with spells of heavy thundery rain to be expected.
Is the lynx an elegant feline that could benefit our ecosystem, or an unwelcome predator that will prey on our livestock?
The national forecaster said that weather conditions conductive to the spread of potato blight will affect many coastal regions.
Irish farms are required to comply with strict water quality regulations, but what tools are available to help farmers prevent pollution?
