Rural Life
The NPWS received over 700 submissions in relation to a derogation allowing for the shooting of certain wild birds to protect crops.
A derogation allowing for the shooting of certain wild birds to protect crops and livestock has been extended until the end of this year.
Tillage
Many winter oilseed rape (WOSR) crops had relatively good canopies before Christmas, according to the latest crop update.
Ground cover levels in oilseed rape crops are starting to reduce quite significantly in some areas of the county.
Croke Park hit the headlines recently when the stadium decided to introduce a hawk to get rid of pigeons on the pitch.
