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Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

The assessment mapped more than 64,800 hectares of farmland and identified 12,583 hectares of biodiversity-supporting habitats.

NEWS 18 June 2026

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

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Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

NEWS 10 June 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

NEWS 7 May 2026

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

NEWS 1 April 2026

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

NEWS 15 March 2026

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CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours funds musical GPS-collared cattle initiative in the Burren with 108 cattle now protected by musical ‘fences’ created by the solar-powered collars.

NEWS 28 December 2025

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 28 December 2025

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Farmers have been warned that a method of hedge-cutting one group said is on the rise could be putting the health and integrity of their hedgerows at risk.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 December 2025

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

The results of a public consultation on wildlife legislation were published in recent weeks, with farmers among those having their say. Anne O’Donoghue reports.

NEWS 28 December 2025

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

The INHFA said that it stands ready to work with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that upland research is grounded in practical experience.

NEWS 28 December 2025

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

Natasha Ferguson looks at the main requirements in the first two new farm sustainability standards

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 December 2025

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

The hare’s corner biodiversity project is open for applications as it returns to Offaly for a second year.

NEWS 28 December 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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