Environment
Minister condemns 'spate of wildfires in recent years' in Irish countryside
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has condemned the spate of wildfires in recent years in...
NPWS
Agri Politics
Compensation package on the table for farmers impacted by SAC designation
Farmers and landowners whose lands were designated under Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) are close to reaching a compensation deal...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
'We need to look beyond water quality to other ecological needs of habitats and species'
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) which is part of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has highlighted the...
Rural Life
Can farmers get a 'derogation' on wild bird control?
Under the terms of the EU Birds Directive, all EU member states, including Ireland, are obliged to take measures to...
Agri Politics
TCCA and NPWS tackle SAC raised bog issues
Discussions between the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association (TCCA) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) continue this week as...
Rural Life
'Night time shooting changes are unreasonable'
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has rejected a report, carried out by NPWS (National Parks and Wildlife...
Rural Life
'Proposed hunting changes could prevent farmers protecting their livestock'
Farmers may not be able to effectively protect their livestock if proposed changes to shooting and hunting laws are passed,...
Rural Life
Proposed ban on night-time hunting between September and March
A draft report produced by a working group, and chaired by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, was submitted to...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Rural Life
Gorse burning mooted as a possible solution to Wicklow deer problem
Gorse burning has been mooted as a possible solution to the deer problem facing farmers in Co. Wicklow, the ICSA’s...
Environment
Record number of white-tailed eagles successfully fledged across the country
A total of six white-tailed eagle chicks successfully fledged in three different counties in 2016, making this the most successful...
Environment
'15,000 commonage farmers left in limbo by Minister Humphreys'
Some 15,000 commonage farmers have been left in limbo by Minister Humphreys and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, INHFA National...
Rural Life
'Farmers' grazing rights must be respected after sale of Dublin Mountains land'
The grazing rights which up to 40 farmers have on the 4,900ac of land in Glenasmole, south Dublin must be...
Environment
Minister Creed denies claims Department breaches licences to shoot badgers
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has said that his Department fully complies with the terms and conditions of licences issued...
Environment
Some Christmas tree growers are sleeping out to protect their trees
Some Christmas tree growers in Co. Wicklow are sleeping out in caravans near their crop to protect them from thieves....
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
