Birds
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 08 May 2021
In pictures: slowly rebuilding Killarney National Park
The devastating wildfire destroyed over 2,000ha but park officers are determined to support the remaining wildlife.
Amy Forde on 07 May 2021
Four corncrakes recorded on Rathlin Island for the first time in decades
It is the first time since the late 1970s/early 1980s that four calling male corncrakes have been recorded on Rathlin Island.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Take part in the Festival of Farmland Biodiversity
The festival takes place for the month of May and is an initiative of the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Less farm output under NI climate bill
The bill was tabled by Green Party MLA Clare Bailey and is supported by Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Apr 2021
Pigeon shooting derogation approved
There was concern that the derogation would not be approved.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Apr 2021
Farmers need to be funded to keep gorse – BirdWatch Ireland
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to supporting birds on farms does not work, the charity supporting birds has said.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Apr 2021
Moy Park ramps up broiler production
Poultry giant Moy Park is looking to increase broiler production in NI
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Apr 2021
Farmers called on to reverse shrinking curlew population
The curlew has seen a 96% decline in its population across Ireland over the last 30 years.
Pat O'Toole on 18 Apr 2021
No bait crops being grown for pigeons, say shooters
The Irish Country Sports Association has refuted suggestions that crops are grown as bait to lure birds.
Peter McCann on 07 Apr 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
Amy Forde on 05 Apr 2021
Bird flu measures in Northern Ireland to lift next week
It is important that bird keepers remain vigilant as migratory birds are still present, therefore the risk of avian influenza (AI) remains, UFU poultry chair Ronnie Wells said.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 28 Mar 2021
60,000 chickens culled following ‘possible’ unauthorised antibiotics use
Routine testing carried out by the company raised initial concerns over antibiotic use.
Peter McCann on 24 Mar 2021
Swine fever is biggest health threat, says scientist
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute held an online conference on Wednesday
Andy Doyle on 22 Mar 2021
Farm producing 54 million eggs per year
With 220,000 hens producing nearly 150,000 eggs per day, there are not too many slack minutes at Canobolas Eggs.
Amy Forde on 19 Mar 2021
Wanted: farmers to apply to NPWS Farm Plan Scheme
The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme supports landowners to deliver actions that benefit habitats and species in biodiversity areas of European and Irish importance.
Barry Cassidy on 16 Mar 2021
Kildare farmer fined €2,500 for illegal destruction of vegetation
The case was taken on behalf by the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Amy Forde on 06 Mar 2021
Map: where Ireland’s designated land is located
This week the Government announced proposals for schemes for the country’s designated land. Here’s where most of that land is located.
Amy Forde on 04 Mar 2021
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme opens for applications
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced the opening of the 2021 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
Government proposes grants up to €490/ha for extensive grazing and rush control
The Department of Heritage has proposed a range of schemes for farmers on designated land to conserve habitats and birds. Amy Forde reports.
Barry Cassidy on 01 Mar 2021
Hedge-cutting period now closed
The cutting or trimming of hedges is not permitted between 1 March and 31 August.