Rural Life
Fire engine remains at the scene of Co. Dublin gorse fire
A fire engine remains at the scene today (Tuesday, August 20) of a gorse fire which blazed overnight on Mullins...
Wildfires
Environment
EU takes 'significant steps' to tackle wildfires
The European Commission said that hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of aircraft are prepared to tackle wildfires this summer....
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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...
Environment
2023 was second warmest year on record for Europe - report
2023 was the second-warmest year on record for Europe, at 1.02–1.12°C above average, according to a new report. The European...
Environment
117 fires covering over 5,000ha mapped in Ireland in 2023
117 fires were mapped in Ireland in 2023, covering over 5,000ha, which is slightly above recent years, according to a...
N.Ireland
Farmers' help sought in NI wildfire prevention
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations for the help...
Environment
NIEA opens consultation on wildfire management in NI
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has today (Tuesday, March 28) opened a consultation on the future management of wildfires...
N.Ireland
Belfast to host UK Wildfire Conference this week
The UK Wildfire Conference will take place in the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (November...
N.Ireland
Assessment of Mournes wildfire damage underway
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and the Police Service...
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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...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to remain vigilant to wildfires
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to remain vigilant to wildfires as the weather is unprecedently warm and dry...
N.Ireland
Poots commits £332,000 to aid Mournes Wildfire Recovery
Almost £350,000 has been set aside to help the Mourne Mountains recover following the devastating Mournes wildfire in April 2021,...
Environment
Wildfires 'highlight dangers of rewilding' - INHFA
A farm organisation has claimed that the recent wildfires, most notably in Killarney National Park, “highlight the dangers of rewilding”....
Rural Life
IWT calls for emergency measures 'to stop the cycle of infernos'
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is calling for a full investigation into the causes and consequences of the fire which...
Rural Life
Commission publishes guidelines on land-based wildfire prevention
Following International Day of Forests last Sunday (March 21), the European Commission has published new guidelines to facilitate a better...
Agri-Business
'Wildfires do not occur naturally in Ireland': Investigation into recent blazes
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
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...