Environment
Three of the world's largest technology companies will provide €3 million in funding between them to "restore" 450ha of peatland in Ireland.
“Some of the best examples of biodiversity in Co. Carlow occur on farmland, and it’s important we give full credit to the farming families."
The public is being encouraged to engage with the development of Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan....
The Green Party has said that the Proposed EU Budget for 2028-35 must be "reframed" to protect farming, rural development and nature.
Agri-environmental schemes should be expanded to provide a "bigger package" to landowners to prioritise conserving nature.
New research unveiled today at the 'Tóchar: A Path from the Past, A Future for Wetlands' conference shows strong public interest in wetlands.
Agri Politics
An EU Commissioner to set to visit the Shannon region to see first-hand concerns about flooding, nature restoration and rural transition.
An information meeting on GAEC 2 will be held by all farmer organisations this evening (Thursday, April 10) in Co. Leitrim
Minister Christopher O’Sullivan has said that the national Nature Restoration Plan cannot be formed from 'a top-down approach'
Following the publication of the programme for government, the IWT has called for the reinstatement of a Minister of State for nature.
Membership of the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) on nature restoration has been announced today (Thursday, November 7)
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has opened the 2025 Farm Plan Scheme for applications.
Beef
A charity has announced plans to introduce tauros cattle, a giant breed bred to resemble the extinct auroch, into a Scottish Highlands estate
The government has scraped a B- overall grade in fulfilling its promises on climate change and environmental protection, a new report said.
Minister Hackett has said she is prepared to 'hammer on doors' for nature restoration funding now that the law is in place
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has reiterated his assurance to farmers that all nature restoration measures will be voluntary.
European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius has said attention must now turn to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
Rural Life
Farmers in west Kerry will not be faced with any additional burdens as a result of the establishment of a new national park.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) is ramping up its campaign against the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law.
Minister Noonan announced funding today of €34 million for a new LIFE Strategic Nature Project involving biodiversity data
Irish MEPs are failing to stand up to the EU and push back on the proposed Nature Restoration Law, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice claimed.
Agri-Business
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan will launch a new National Biodiversity Action Plan today.
As 2023 comes to an end, EU Commissioners Janusz Wojciechowski and Virginijus Sinkevičius have both reflected on achievements
