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Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has set out six recommendations to advance climate adaptation and mitigation within the agri-food system and guide ongoing EU policy processes.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

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Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

NEWS 11 May 2026

New project aims to pay farmers for nature restoration

New project aims to pay farmers for nature restoration

NEWS 11 May 2026

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

NEWS 8 May 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

NEWS 7 May 2026

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FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 18 March 2026

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

RDS forestry winners finding common ground

Forestry category award winners from Leinster and Connacht reflect the theme of the two-day Finding Common Ground event, organised by the RDS.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

"I suggest it is possible to deliver biodiversity to timber producing species, ie Sitka spruce, by planting in 50/50 intimate mixtures with other species like birch" – Jim Costello, Tralee, Co Kerry

LETTERS 18 March 2026

Semi-state changes sought by stakeholders

Semi-state changes sought by stakeholders

Coillte and Bord na Móna should outline the amount of public land required to be restored for nature, the report states.

NEWS 18 March 2026

McAleer makes case for ANC

McAleer makes case for ANC

Declan McAleer said that allocating a budget to fund a reinstated ANC scheme would not happen until after the next Assembly election in May 2027.

NEWS 18 March 2026

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

The Irish Sawmillers Guild (ISG) brings forest owners, small sawmillers, and woodworkers together to maximise hardwoods and 'minor conifers'.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Court fine of €100,000 for company linked to Coolmore for hedgerow removal

Court fine of €100,000 for company linked to Coolmore for hedgerow removal

Shem Drowne Ltd has two months to pay the fine which was handed down by judge Deirdre Browne in Clonmel circuit court.

NEWS 18 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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