Environment
DAFM ministers say CCAC report aligns with policies on climate
Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, and Pippa Hackett have welcomed the...
Environment
Agri Politics
Reducing slaughter age adds 'significant' costs for farmers - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has welcomed the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) recommendation to increase supports...
Agri-Business
Take part in ICMSA/Agriland major new farmer survey
Agriland Media Group has partnered with the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) for a major new survey on the...
Environment
Taoiseach: We can aspire to be a 'green island' in terms of climate
The latest progress report on the 2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP24) shows continued progress towards Ireland’s climate targets with 20 out...
Environment
CCAC: Govt needs to support reduction in agricultural emissions
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has said that the government needs to urgently support and incentivise the rapid uptake...
Tillage
World's first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
Environment
Killarney National Park rangers discover plant last seen in 1896
Conservation rangers in Killarney National Park have made a rare discovery of a plant which was last documented almost 130...
Environment
NPWS: Breeding success for osprey pair in Co. Leitrim
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed that a pair of ospreys has bred successfully in the midlands....
Environment
SEAI: Energy emissions down by almost 8% in 2023
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector dropped by almost 8% in 2023, a record rate of reduction, the...
Agri Politics
Dribble bar must be included under TAMS 3 - Nolan
There is “a clear environmental, scientific and economic rationale” justifying the inclusion of dribble bar technology under the new Targeted...
Video
Video: Over 300 landowners protest against Co Louth greenway
Over 300 farmers and landowners travelled to Louth County Council buildings in Dundalk today (Friday, August 30) to submit petitions...
Environment
Caomhnóirí na Talún celebrates those farming with nature
Five farmers around the country have been filmed as they farmed with nature for a new TG4 series, Caomhnóirí na Talún...
Rural Life
Report suggests 'bioeconomy co-operative' for north Kerry region
A “bioeconomy co-operative” could help create new income streams for farmers and local employment in a north Kerry region, according...
Environment
Watch: All things biodiversity on information trail in Birr
Over 300 people attended a biodiversity information event at Birr Castle Demense this week, organised by Teagasc. Minister of State...
N.Ireland
Lough Neagh is a 'stark reminder' of climate change impact - Muir
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) minister Andrew Muir has said the blue-green algae crisis at Lough Neagh...
Environment
Report: Agriculture listed as 'most common' cause of fish kills
Agriculture has been listed as the most common known cause of fish kills in Ireland according to a new report,...
Environment
Report praises government's role in EU Nature Restoration Law
The government has been awarded an overall B- grade in fulfilling its own promises to address climate change and protect...
Environment
Wind Energy Ireland calls for funding for planning system
In its Budget 2025 submission, Wind Energy Ireland has called on the government to give the planning system the funding...