Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that the ragwort growing outside Leinster House has been dealt with.
Grass
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is reminding farmers of the need to control noxious weeds.
Agri-Business
A period of public consultation has been opened on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936.
The DAFM is responsible for overseeing the control and the prevention of the spread of certain weeds under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936.
Tillage
The Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) has formally requested that blackgrass be added to Ireland’s register of 'noxious weeds'.
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's DAERA has issued a warning to farmers and landowners of the need to control noxious weeds.
Noxious weeds should be destroyed before they have had time to flower, seed and spread, the Department advises.
