Biodiversity

Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

Historically considered the poorest and least productive land, to now being seen as ecologically rich, farmers in South Roscommon have experienced a complete swing.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

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Home Farm: VAT, tax and bills

Home Farm: VAT, tax and bills

VIEWPOINTS 7 October 2026

Changes made to food and feed safety simplification package

Changes made to food and feed safety simplification package

NEWS 6 October 2026

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

NEWS 3 October 2026

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

NEWS 1 October 2026

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Intensive operation underway in Cork to locate Asian hornet nest

Intensive operation underway in Cork to locate Asian hornet nest

Following the successful capture of a second Asian hornet close to the location where an initial specimen was photographed last week, the NPWS has launched an intensive operation.

NEWS 31 August 2026

Over £12m for FwN landscape projects

Over £12m for FwN landscape projects

The new scheme potentially has funding for 500 participating farms across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 August 2026

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

The EPA outlined four factors which influenced nitrogen concentrations between 2024 and 2026, with fertiliser use, weather and the size of the national cattle herd all included.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 31 August 2026

Badger biosecurity to feature at the Department's stand

Badger biosecurity to feature at the Department's stand

The Department will be located in the Government Village, where staff will be on hand to engage with farmers and provide advice on the various supports, services and schemes available to them.

NEWS 31 August 2026

Why more cows are not the next step for this 200-cow Waterford dairy farm

Why more cows are not the next step for this 200-cow Waterford dairy farm

The Fitzgerald Family Farm from Portlaw, Co. Waterford are representing Tirlán

BREEDING & HEALTH 31 August 2026

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

The Climate Council has indicated that further action is needed in the areas of forestry, biomethane and the horticulture sector and farmers must be supported to become climate resilient.

NEWS 31 August 2026

Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) has said that the actions pesticide users take now can help protect drinking-water supplies.

NEWS 31 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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