Environment
National Biodiversity Data Centre establishing invasive species unit
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently working on establishing a dedicated unit focused on invasive species. The new unit...
rhododendron
Environment
Rhododendron control project to expand into south Connemara
A project to control the spread of the Rhododendron ponticum in the west of Ireland is set to be expanded...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Rural Life
Connemara project offers free environmental management training
Locals in the Connemara area are being offered the opportunity to avail of free training courses across a range of...
Agri-Business
Rhododendron impacting ACRES scores for farmers
Rhododendron is impacting scores being given to farmers under the under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), according to the...
Rural Life
Rhododendron Control Project launched in Mayo
A Rhododendron Control Project has been launched in Co. Mayo by Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm...
Rural Life
Rhododendron 'national conference' calls for government response
Ireland’s first ‘national conference’ on the invasive rhododendron plant species was held in Killarney, Co. Kerry last Friday (November 5),...
Rural Life
Rhododendron clearance plan announced for Connemara
Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has announced a funding allocation of €500,000 towards the clearance of invasive rhododendron...
Rural Life
Championing sunscreen and eradicating the rhodo runner
The importance for farmers and other outdoor workers of wearing sunscreen for most of the year was highlighted by three...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
