Environment
Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing
Old Irish Goats are planned to be used in a new pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated...
SPA
biodiversity
DAFM 'committed' to reduce forest cover in SPAs for hen harrier conservation
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is “committed” to reducing forest cover in Special Protected Areas (SPAs)...
Sponsored
Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Rural Life
Funding for 36 projects under peatlands and Natura scheme
36 local community projects around the country have been allocated a total of €458,000 in funding under the expanded Peatlands...
biodiversity
Government approves hen harrier action plan
The Government has approved a multi-agency hen harrier action plan to address its dwindling population in the country, a spokesperson...
Forestry
FII concerned about elements of draft hen harrier plan
Forest Industries Ireland (FFI), the national trade association within Ibec, has voiced concerns about the government’s draft Hen Harrier Threat...
Environment
Public consultation on Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan opens
A public consultation on the draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan has been launched today (Friday, January 12), and is...
Agri Politics
INHFA seeks tax exemption for environmental scheme payments
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) is seeking a tax exemption for all payments farmers receive under various...
Agri-Business
INHFA calls for 'reassessment' of designated land
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that “the negative impact” of designated land on farmers must...
Sponsored
How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
biodiversity
IFA land designation team calls for more farmer funding
The team within the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) that is responsible for representing its members on designated lands has called...
Environment
Illegal dumping warning issued following SPA clean-up in Waterford
A warning has been issued to rural dwellers and the general public to dispose of waste responsibly or face the...
Agri Politics
'Designated lands remain almost worthless'
Irish Farmers with Designated Land (IFDL) are calling for a new “payment per hectare scheme” to reflect the “full cost” that...
Environment
IFA backs calls for increased resources to improve water quality
Calls from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase resources in order to improve water quality have been backed by...