Habitats
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
Commission takes Ireland to court over designated land
The European Commission has said Ireland failed to fulfil its obligations under the Habitats Directive on Natura 2000 land.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Increasing biodiversity on dairy farms
Daire Ó hUallacháin, Aoife Leader and Stephanie Maher discuss what dairy farmers can do to help wildlife on dairy farms.
Noel Bardon on 28 Aug 2021
Belmullet farmers to enhance rare bumblebee habitats through EIP
A new agri-environmental scheme has been launched for the country’s rarest bee.
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
Farming for Nature: meet the nominees for the 2021 awards
The Irish Farmers Journal takes a look at some more of the farmers from across Ireland who have been nominated for a Farming for Nature award.
Adam Woods on 04 Aug 2021
Opinion: Lack of ambition in new CAP will see demise of suckler sector
Adam Woods takes a look at the CAP strategic plan and what it means for beef farmers.
Ellen Durkin on 02 Aug 2021
Dexter cattle to be introduced at Áras an Uachtaráin
Set on 130ac in the Phoenix Park, the grounds are already home to two Connemara ponies and a range of bee hives.
Noel Bardon on 29 Jul 2021
€1.2m scheme for farming on peat soils unveiled
Minister Hackett has announced the first details of the new FarmPEAT agri-environmental scheme.
Donal Magner on 14 Jul 2021
Anger over further 30-day delays to forestry licences
Planting, harvesting and roading applications, requiring Appropriate Assessment, now subject to a total of 60 days public participation.
Peter McCann on 07 Jul 2021
New results-based schemes trialled in England
Vicky Robinson from Natural England spoke at a Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science event.
Donal Magner on 09 Jun 2021
Oireachtas committee ‘frustrated’ over forestry licences
The agriculture committee recently discussed the ongoing licence crisis, committing to return to the issue if licence approvals do not improve.
Niall Hurson on 09 Jun 2021
Last chance for farmers to submit views on agri-food strategy 2030
A new agri-food strategy for the coming years is set to change the focus of Irish agriculture.
Letters to the Editor on 26 May 2021
Observation on Arable April photo winners
"Where is the room for wildlife or diversity of any kind?" - Kevin O'Doherty, Co Laois.
Kieran Mailey on 26 May 2021
Sustainable sheep farming in a hill environment
The sheep flock at CAFRE's hill farm is a low-input enterprise that balances output with sustainable production in an upland area. Kieran Mailey reports.
Amy Forde on 22 May 2021
Farmers sought for results-based Wild Atlantic Nature bog scheme
Wild Atlantic Nature is a nine-year project aimed at improving the conservation status of blanket bog in the west of Ireland.
Amy Forde on 21 May 2021
Farm environment survey to measure biodiversity on 8,000 farms
Farmers will be paid for taking part in a new farm environmental study which will survey 8,000 farms.
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
Breastfeeding or formula? Here’s a tip: include women in the conversation
Mothers want the best nutrition for their child. Breastfeeding is encouraged as the first port of call, but if that isn’t possible, you’ll be needing a trusted infant formula.
Amy Forde on 19 May 2021
Over 120 farmers on designated land accepted into Farm Plan Scheme
A total of 170 valid farm plan applications were made and of this number 119 applications will go onto the next stage and have schemes designed.
Barry Cassidy on 19 May 2021
Eco-schemes that pay farmers for semi-natural areas proposed
A group of Irish researchers has put forward a suggestion for eco-schemes that would see farms paid based on the volume of semi-natural areas they have.
Niall Hurson on 17 May 2021
Farmers don’t get enough recognition for role in protecting nature - IFA
The IFA has said appropriately-designed wildlife measures could play an important role in halting the decline of biodiversity and achieving the goals of sustainable expansion.
Amy Forde on 10 May 2021
Washing machines, beds and tyres dumped in Coillte forests
Coillte has spent almost €2m in the last five years on forest clean-ups.