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No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

The stubble cultivation rules after harvest no longer need to be implemented under the nitrates directive.

NEWS 12 July 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

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Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

NEWS 13 June 2026

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

NEWS 4 June 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

NEWS 7 May 2026

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Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

A free-range egg farm with facilities for 10,000 hens is a unique offering near an urban population.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

A turnkey free-range egg farm with direct routes to consumers has recently been placed on the market. Close to a big urban population and with accommodation for 10,000 hens, it's a unique offering.

PROPERTY 4 February 2026

Feathers fly at wild birds forum

Feathers fly at wild birds forum

The decision by the chair of the Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds Stakeholder Forum to suspend its operation has sparked an angry response.

DEALER 4 February 2026

No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

The decision has been made due to uncertainty on when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Threat to falcons is labeled 'drivel'

Threat to falcons is labeled 'drivel'

Renowned falcon biologist Dr Nick Fox claimed there was no evidence of falcons being smuggled to the Gulf.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Around 170 landowners have already committed to protecting vulnerable bird species through the Breeding Waders EIP.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 February 2026

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Birdwatch Ireland has warned that increased raiding of peregrine falcon nests in Britain could also be happening here.

NEWS 4 February 2026

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