Agri Politics
Prospective developers of biogas projects are being called on to express interest in the government’s €200 million biomethane grant scheme.
N.Ireland
The first letters of offer under the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS), worth £15 million, will issue this week.
Environment
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has warned that “urgent" action is now required to deliver Ireland’s 2030 climate ambitions.
An endangered Irish cattle breed has been introduced to Scottish Highlands in a bid to restore a landscape described as rainforest habitat.
Agri-Business
The leader of the Independent Ministers in Cabinet, Minister Seán Canney, has welcomed the force majeure for the ACRES Geese and Swans action.
Rural Life
Farmers and rural dwellers are being urged to be vigilant between dawn and dusk at this time of year when deer are at their most active.
The government is being urged to introduce a range of targeted measures in Budget 2027 to support the bioenergy sector in Ireland.
An Asian hornet nest has been located in Cork after an intensive search and investigation.
The winner of the Teagasc/FBD Environmentally Sustainable Farmer of the Year 2026 has been announced, following an event in Co. Laois.
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September 2026 has been described as "provisionally the second warmest on record for Ireland" by Met Éireann.
An intensive operation is underway to locate and remove an Asian hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area of Co. Cork.
A major public conference on the future of pesticide regulation will take place in Dublin next week.
Solar
A new range of energy grants has been welcomed by The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) as positive for farmers.
The public is being urged to stay vigilant after a single Asian hornet was captured and confirmed in Co. Cork.
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link
Schemes
The online portal for the LESS action under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) for 2026 is now open.
A showcase to demonstrate on-farm soil testing will take place in October.
MREF has welcomed reports that the government is planning improvements in solar PV grants for homes, farms and businesses.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning.
Farmers from Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding counties are being invited to take part in a free six-week course exploring soil health.
Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow rain warning to more counties.
The finalists for the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026 have been announced.
