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

Despite the emergency services' best efforts where they were on the scene for 24 hours, some 66 hectares of land were burned.

NEWS 4 June 2026

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

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Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

17 charges of illegal hedge-cutting or burning in 2025

17 charges of illegal hedge-cutting or burning in 2025

17 charges of illegal hedge-cutting or burning in 2025

NEWS 2 March 2026

'Nearly impossible' for farmers to get answers or advice on ACRES - INHFA

'Nearly impossible' for farmers to get answers or advice on ACRES - INHFA

'Nearly impossible' for farmers to get answers or advice on ACRES - INHFA

NEWS 27 February 2026

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Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Operating 12 diggers, four forestry mulchers and four tree shears, Gary Abbott spoke with Fermanagh contractor Alan Ferguson to learn why he diversified beyond grass and slurry work.

FARM MACHINERY 1 January 1970

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

The EPA has said that while Ireland's air quality is generally good, there are around 1,700 premature deaths caused by air pollution each year.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 January 1970

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

Straight talking: managing habitats and predator control

At last week’s upland symposium Merlin Becker delivered a frank and honest presentation on habitat management and management practices to promote an increase in ground nesting birds.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farm organisations slam Commission's plans to push ahead with Mercosur

Farm organisations slam Commission's plans to push ahead with Mercosur

The ICMSA has called on the Irish Government to make a united case with other member states – specifically France – and form a blocking element that will halt any ratification process.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Fire brigade attend over 1,300 farming related fires in 2024

Fire brigade attend over 1,300 farming related fires in 2024

Fire brigades attended almost 20,000 fires in 2024 across various locations.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Working dogs can quickly suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion and serious health issues, if worked in current high temperatures.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'