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Dairy
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
James Hanly
Tirlán suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering topics such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity.
23 April 2025 Climate and environment
Burren farm walks to begin in May
The 2025 festival will explore the Burren’s range of plants, flowers and birds, at the height of their seasonal splendour.
19 April 2025 News
Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures
A spokesperson for Tirlán said that growing numbers of farm families are working with the co-operative’s dedicated farm sustainability advisers.
Lakeland Dairies farm to host Teagasc Signpost water quality event
The event will cover nutrient management and clover performance, plus managing mid-season grass to maximise milk production.
15 April 2025 News
Teagasc searching for farmers to take part in soil health project
A recent report on soil health education in Ireland highlighted the need for more practical-based and hands-on outdoor learning.
14 April 2025 News
Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks
Environmental commentator Sadhbh O’Neill disputed the TD's proposals for the removal of trees within 30m of roads or power lines.
10 April 2025 Forestry
Over 1,000ac of solar farms refused permission
The two large scale solar projects, located in Carlow and Kildare, were refused permission on multiple grounds, including impact on residents, biodiversity and farmland.
9 April 2025 News
Farmland ownership to be examined
JUSTLAND: A Just Transition for Land in Ireland will be funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture over 22 months beginning in September.
2 April 2025 News
West Clare farmer rewets peatland with county council
In the project, a blanket bog - home to two rare and protected birds, the merlin and hen harrier - is being rewetted to provide a wildlife sanctuary for rare habitats and species of concern.
2 April 2025 Climate and environment
Senator Noonan claims Coillte not committed to nature restoration
Senator Malcolm Noonan raised his concerns around the abolition of the biodiversity division of Coillte in the Seanad on Thursday.
27 March 2025 News
‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan
There is just one year to set out how Ireland will meet the targets laid out in the EU Nature Restoration Law.
26 March 2025 Climate and environment
Court of Appeal refers Food Vision 2030 to European Court of Justice
The Friends of the Irish Environment claims that the strategy was legally required to undergo both of these assessments and that the assessments conducted were deficient.
26 March 2025 News