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Public meeting planned over proposed 750ac oyster farms in Donegal

The applications cover roughly 750 acres and stretch from areas near Buncrana to Rathmullan and include a new cluster of oyster farms proposed off Manorcunningham.

NEWS 16 February 2026

Public meeting planned over proposed 750ac oyster farms in Donegal

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Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

NEWS 28 December 2025

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

NEWS 16 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

Two amendments to ACRES rare breeds action

SCHEMES 6 December 2025

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State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

The land, some of which has coniferous forestry, borders an ancient sessile oak forest.

NEWS 6 October 2025

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Final chance for ACRES rare breeds declaration

Farmers must submit their 2024 declaration of stock numbers and supporting documentation by 15 November 2025.

SCHEMES 6 October 2025

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

Former MP salutes ordinary family farms

In a new book, former Tory MP Rory Stewart outlines many of the challenges facing family farms in the north west of England and beyond.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 October 2025

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

Scrapping of stubble rules welcomed by BirdWatch Ireland

BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed the end of stubble cultivation rules, but has said more work is needed to provide habitats for endangered birds.

NEWS 6 October 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 6 October 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 6 October 2025

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

The project faced significant opposition from the local community, attracting over 200 objections and observations.

NEWS 6 October 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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