Biodiversity

Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

The review will factor in 'the benefits, costs and the resultant significant uptake in the use of these crops in recent years'.

NEWS 13 June 2026

Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

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Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

NEWS 13 June 2026

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

NEWS 11 June 2026

Local knowledge of water and soils key to farm resilience – Teagasc

Local knowledge of water and soils key to farm resilience – Teagasc

Local knowledge of water and soils key to farm resilience – Teagasc

NEWS 10 June 2026

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 3 June 2026

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First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

The draft plan is based on a template provided by the European Commission, and it is hoped that following public and cabinet approval it will be submitted to the Commission in September.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Bord Bia is using the opportunity of 100,000 consumers attending Bloom to showcase organic farming and organic food

NEWS 11 May 2026

MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

The private members bill from the Alliance Party’s John Blair received support from 60 MLAs, with 15 members voting against it.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 May 2026

New regenerative farming EIP launched

New regenerative farming EIP launched

Regen Ireland is working with 20 dairy, beef, sheep and tillage farms across Ireland to help build a stronger evidence base around regenerative agriculture.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

The Dealer can’t wait to read about how the bureau plans to tackle the acres of rhododendron and other invasive species in the country’s national parks around the country.

DEALER 11 May 2026

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has set out six recommendations to advance climate adaptation and mitigation within the agri-food system and guide ongoing EU policy processes.

NEWS 11 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

This week's Young Stock Podcast features senior policy adviser with Copa Cogeca Niall Curley.

NEWS 11 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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