biodiversity
Watch: FarmPEAT Project takes stock of progress after 3 years
The three-year FarmPEAT Project, which is coming to a conclusion in December after it commenced in 2021, is taking stock...
biodiveristy
biodiversity
Bord Bia launches biodiversity report for food and drink businesses
Bord Bia has unveiled a Biodiversity Target Guidance Report designed to “empower” Irish food and drink businesses in crafting and...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
biodiversity
Over 200 events scheduled for National Biodiversity Week
Ireland’s nature and wildlife will take centre stage for National Biodiversity Week 2024 from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May...
biodiversity
Forestry charity supported by Sligo shopping centre in acquiring land
Hometree, a charity that establishes and conserves permanent native woodland while promoting land regeneration and biodiversity, has been supported in...
Rural Life
Ash dieback: Further calls for scheme to remove dangerous trees
There are further calls for a scheme to allow landowners remove dangerous trees, particularly those affected by ash dieback. Longford-Westmeath...
biodiversity
Nature Restoration Law passed by European Parliament
The Nature Restoration Law has been passed by a vote of the plenary session of the European Parliament today (Tuesday,...
Environment
Hen harrier threat plan 'needs tangible supports' for farmers
A threat response plan for hen harriers, which is currently under public consultation, needs more practical measures for supporting farmers,...
Dairy
Survey of dung beetles on dairy farms reveals benefits
O’Moore Innovation EIP web launch recently took place at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard in Co. Laois, involving the presentation of...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Focus: Soil health a prominent theme at BioFarm 2023
This week saw the annual BioFarm conference, organised by the National Organic Training Skillset (NOTS) return to a public venue...
Agri-Business
DAFM criticised for promoting beef exports amid biodiversity crisis
A Dublin-based TD has criticised the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for promoting the exports of Irish...
Environment
Farmers advised to find out quality status of local rivers
Farmers have been advised by Teagasc to find out the water quality status of their local rivers to mitigate phosphorus,...