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Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

The Planning Appeals Commission has rejected an appeal from a Tyrone egg producer

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

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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

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

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

FOR SALE 29 April 2026

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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 18 January 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 18 January 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 18 January 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 18 January 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 18 January 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 18 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

The court judgement threatens to make a wide range of routine land-use and outdoor activities potentially incompatible with EU law.

NEWS 18 January 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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