Agri-Business
Volkswagen has replaced mechanical lawnmowers with a flock of 100 sheep beneath more than 31,000 solar panels powering its plant in Poland.
Environment
The EU's environment chief has said that the move towards rolling out 'nature credits' will have to prevent "greenwashing".
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's Minister Andrew Muir, has announced the start of 'year 1' payments under the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Monday, June 22) launched Invasive Species Week 2026.
Dairy
19% of the landscape across Carbery Group's supplier farms is dedicated to nature rich habitats, according to a new study.
Tillage
A deal has been reached at EU level to bring in new rules on plant reproductive material in an attempt to modernise regulations.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre recently launched a new system for reporting Asian hornet sightings in Ireland.
Rural Life
Several 6ft scarecrows - dubbed 'guardians of the grasslands' - have appeared in multiple locations across Carlow town.
Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan has announced €3 million in funding under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund 2026.
The efforts of farmers to conserve and protect pollinators across the island of Ireland has been recognised in a new booklet.
A new approach to tackling invasive species in Ireland has been announced today by Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan.
Ireland’s nature and wildlife will take centre stage from May 15-24 with hundreds of events for National Biodiversity Week.
A new radar-based technique could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts for key pollinators.
173,873 records were submitted to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal last year, according to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
A new research paper published today (Tuesday, April 28) claims to identify "the most pressing unanswered questions" on peatlands.
Burrenbeo Trust’s annual celebration of the Burren's unique biodiversity returns this May with a varied programme of events taking place.
Over €200,000 was invested in biodiversity projects on 80 farms across 21 counties in 2025 through the ReFarm organisation.
Farmers and members of the public are being reminded that the closed period for hedge cutting comes into force from today (Sunday, March 1).
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is seeking a manager to oversee the next phase of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Programme.
DAERA is seeking to appoint a chair and up to 18 members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
Almost 80% of 194 actions in the current National Biodiversity Action Plan are on track or complete, according to a new progress report.
Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey .
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy for Northern Ireland.
