Peatland

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Under the scheme participants can avail of direct grants covering up to 100% of eligible costs.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

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Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 November 2025

Cork company electrifies diesel tractor

Cork company electrifies diesel tractor

FARM MACHINERY 24 September 2025

Big ambitions in DAERA peatland strategy

Big ambitions in DAERA peatland strategy

Big ambitions in DAERA peatland strategy

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 September 2025

Stop nature restoration law following peatland findings – INHFA

Stop nature restoration law following peatland findings – INHFA

Stop nature restoration law following peatland findings – INHFA

NEWS 8 September 2025

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Nature restoration plan: details of 10 meetings that seek your input

Nature restoration plan: details of 10 meetings that seek your input

The meetings have been dedicated to different ecosystem types, including agricultural, upland and peatland habitats.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 9 July 2025

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

This week, Adam discusses the positive outlook for sucklers, Darren covers the peatlands appeals process and Lorcan reviews recent trade developments.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Department updates GAEC 2 appeals document

Department updates GAEC 2 appeals document

The Department has included additional text to clarify that some documentation is not required where drainage works is not taking place in 2025.

SCHEMES 9 July 2025

Fury over peatland appeals

Fury over peatland appeals

The row centres on a contentious Department demand that farmers confirm that land parcels under appeal have never been drained.

NEWS 9 July 2025

New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

Teagasc has said these results reinforce previous findings which found that there are just approximately 140,000ha of farmed peat grasslands that are effectively drained.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 9 July 2025

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Farmers who wish to appeal the categorisation must provide organic matter soil samples and a detailed report, including geotagged photos and soil profile information, from a FAS adviser.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Lessons to be learned at CAFRE Hill Farm

Predator control and active management of heather is crucial to allowing a diverse range of wildlife to thrive on the farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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