Climate and environment

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

While nature can bounce back quickly, the recovery of habitats and species to the high standards set out in the habitats directive can take time, Minister for Nature Christopher O'Sullivan said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

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You can help develop a new testing kit for potato blight

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NEWS 10 December 2025

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

NEWS 9 December 2025

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 6 December 2025

Strategies to reduce methane emissions from Irish ruminant livestock systems

Strategies to reduce methane emissions from Irish ruminant livestock systems

Strategies to reduce methane emissions from Irish ruminant livestock systems

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

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Farmers for climate action: progress from the Signpost Advisory Programme

Farmers for climate action: progress from the Signpost Advisory Programme

In this article George Ramsbottom gives an update on advisory within the Signpost Programme and what is available to farmers.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 11 November 2025

Meeting global sustainability expectations in food

Meeting global sustainability expectations in food

Mick Houlihan is the senior manager for agricultural sustainability in Bord Bia and in this article writes about some of what consumers want.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 11 November 2025

Over €13m in funds to remove barriers to fish migration in rivers

Over €13m in funds to remove barriers to fish migration in rivers

The Minister of State for Nature welcomed the funding as a means of helping to meet Nature Restoration Law targets for free-flowing rivers.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 November 2025

Aiming high on yields and water quality on Wexford farm

Aiming high on yields and water quality on Wexford farm

Isaac Wheelock recently won an award for his farming achievements, but he has plans to yield higher.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

New cross compliance rules controversial with farming organisations have not seen major interest in farmer appeals.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 November 2025

How to make a submission to a consultation

How to make a submission to a consultation

Farmers and industry should take part in public consultations to help shape the rules and share their practical knowledge, writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 11 November 2025

Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

Over 17,000 farms join AgNav, with private advisers to gain access

A total of 17,250 farms have signed up to AgNav to measure their carbon footprints. In 2026 private advisers are to be given access to the tool.

NEWS 11 November 2025

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North America remains the land of opportunity

Adam Hannon comes from Dublin but grew up in Tipperary and from the Bord Bia office in New York explains the North American Market.

North America remains the land of opportunity

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