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Public consultation on national parks launched
Anne O'Donoghue
The initiative entitled ‘your parks, your say’ will remain open until the end of the year.
2 October 2024 Dealer
Ireland votes to maintain wolf protection
It was reported that only two countries voted against lowering the status of the wolf, Ireland and Spain.
2 October 2024 News
How this private company is paying farmers to reduce emissions
The Irish Farmers Journal visited ADM in the US and learned about an impressive sustainability programme.
Protest to be held against demolition of Magnier-owned farm buildings
Hedgerows Ireland and the Clonmel Historical and Archaeological Society wrote an open letter to John Magnier after his acquisition of the 64-acre Parkville Farm in March.
2 October 2024 News
Connemara hill farming scheme a 'blueprint for the future'
The project area covered two special areas of conservation (SAC), the Twelve Bens and Maum Turk mountain ranges, with the scheme integrating farmers and individuals from the agricultural industry.
29 September 2024 News
Trees take centre at Wexford's new woodland show
There is something for everyone over the two days, including woodland talks, information stands, machinery, equipment, demonstrations, artisan craft and food stands, family activities and music.
25 September 2024 Forestry
Investing in semi-natural grasslands in Co Clare
Semi-natural grasslands are among our most biodiverse, and threatened, habitats. Could their conservation provide an economic opportunity for farmers like John Hynes? writes Brendan Dunford
25 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
Examining climate-resilient reforestation
Three new climate resilient reforestation schemes provide grants and seven annual premiums for continuous cover, native and biodiverse forests, writes Donal Magner .
21 September 2024 Forestry
Farmers must be paid to manage hen harrier land – Department
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
11 September 2024 News
New plan sets out roadmap for hen harrier revival
The hen harrier is a ground-nesting bird of prey that breeds in open upland bog, heather moorland and associated habitats.
10 September 2024 News
Area managed for corncrakes reaches 25-year high
Although it is a secretive farmland bird, their distinctive call is a feature in some parts of the north and west coasts of Ireland, but was once widespread across the countryside.
20 August 2024 News
New study shows the west poses opportunities for 'passive rewilding'
Researchers found that the west and midlands has candidate lands for rewilding which would not need the introduction of predators.
16 August 2024 Climate and environment