Environment
NPWS conservation work underway on Lough Ree islands
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has recently begun conservation work on part of the Black Islands archipelago on...
conservation
N.Ireland
Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training
Over 30 contractors and practitioners have gained vital hands-on training to support ongoing peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland. Two...
Sponsored
Turning RZLT into golden opportunities for farmers
The Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) is an annual tax calculated at 3% of the market value of land that...
biodiversity
Closing date this week to apply for genetics conservation scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s scheme for the conservation of plant and animal genetics for food and...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wildlife confirms appointment of new CEO
Dawn Miskelly has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of Ulster Wildlife, Northern Ireland’s largest local nature...
CAP / Schemes
NPWS Farm Plan Scheme now open for applications - Noonan
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, October 24) opened the 2025 Farm...
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
Corncrake territories reach highest number in 25 years - NPWS
The highest number of corncrake territories in 25 years has recorded this year, according to the National Parks and Wildlife...
Rural Life
Funding for 36 projects under peatlands and Natura scheme
36 local community projects around the country have been allocated a total of €458,000 in funding under the expanded Peatlands...
Sponsored
Help your calves thrive with new Flourish Calf
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It...
Rural Life
26 projects benefit from Cork County Council’s heritage scheme
Cork County Council has awarded €44,600 in grant funding under its heritage grant scheme, with a 20% rise in the...
Agri-Business
Conservationists call for action to 'halt peatland degradation'
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is urging people “to take one action to halt peatland degradation” in Ireland to...
Rural Life
€9m allocated to almost 680 built heritage projects
Minister of State with responsibility for heritage, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, March 14) announced €9 million in funding for...
Forestry
FII concerned about elements of draft hen harrier plan
Forest Industries Ireland (FFI), the national trade association within Ibec, has voiced concerns about the government’s draft Hen Harrier Threat...
Rural Life
Ireland to host international Waterfowlers' Network AGM this month
Ireland will host the annual general meeting (AGM) of an international group representing hunters of waterfowl later this month. On...
Rural Life
New guidance to support upgrade of older traditional buildings
Minister of State for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched new guidance to support energy upgrades in...
Sponsored
Supporting mental health and well-being across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Rural Life
Irish Seed Savers seeks heritage seed bank leader
Irish Seed Savers, the non-profit organisation which works on the conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, are...
Environment
€25m earmarked for EIP to conserve breeding waders
Ministers of State Pippa Hackett and Malcolm Noonan have today (Tuesday, December 12) launched a call for proposals for a...
Environment
Highest number of curlew fledged in the wild since 2017
The Curlew Conservation Programme (CCP) has reported the largest number of young curlew fledged into the wild since the programme...
Environment
Wolves posing 'real danger' to livestock - EU Commission
The concentration of wolves in certain EU regions has become a danger for livestock and potentially humans, according to the...