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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.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Apr 2021
Farmers in Hen Harrier scheme to reap €500,000 bonus payment
Minister of State Pippa Hackett hailed the 1,000 farmers receiving the payment as "true farmers for nature."
The Dealer on 28 Apr 2021
It looks like there’s money in wildflowers
The Dealer is thinking of getting into the wildflower business after he looked into buying a few seeds.
Amy Forde on 28 Apr 2021
Watch: Monaghan farmer to trial virtual fencing on Slieve Beagh hills
A Co Monaghan farmer is trialling virtual fencing on cattle on Slieve Beagh this summer. Pat McKenna will be putting collars on 20 weanlings and strip-grazing cattle from his phone.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Apr 2021
How do Irish farms stack up for biodiversity?
Irish farms have a high percentage of habitats when compared with many European countries.
David Wright on 28 Apr 2021
SES blame DAERA for planning delays
A DAERA project board has been working on a NI ammonia strategy for over three years
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Apr 2021
Take part in the hedgehog survey
If you see a hedgehog and you have time to report is here is the information you need to know.
Amy Forde on 27 Apr 2021
Pay farmers to cut herd size – Environmental Pillar
Compensatory measures should to be put in place to facilitate and incentivise herd reductions and diversification in the suckler and beef finishing sectors, according to the Environmental Pillar.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Apr 2021
Large tracts of Killarney National Park burned in wildfire
The cause of the fire is not yet known, Minister for Heritage Malcom Noonan has said.
Amy Forde on 21 Apr 2021
Agri-food strategy 2030: targets set for the next decade
A new agri-food strategy for the coming years is set to change the focus of Irish agriculture.