Environment
Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing
Old Irish Goats are planned to be used in a new pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated...
conservation
Environment
NPWS conservation work underway on Lough Ree islands
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has recently begun conservation work on part of the Black Islands archipelago on...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
Over 30 people complete NI peatland restoration training
Over 30 contractors and practitioners have gained vital hands-on training to support ongoing peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland. Two...
biodiversity
Closing date this week to apply for genetics conservation scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s scheme for the conservation of plant and animal genetics for food and...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wildlife confirms appointment of new CEO
Dawn Miskelly has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of Ulster Wildlife, Northern Ireland’s largest local nature...
CAP / Schemes
NPWS Farm Plan Scheme now open for applications - Noonan
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, October 24) opened the 2025 Farm...
Environment
NPWS: Breeding success for osprey pair in Co. Leitrim
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed that a pair of ospreys has bred successfully in the midlands....
Environment
Corncrake territories reach highest number in 25 years - NPWS
The highest number of corncrake territories in 25 years has recorded this year, according to the National Parks and Wildlife...
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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...
Rural Life
Funding for 36 projects under peatlands and Natura scheme
36 local community projects around the country have been allocated a total of €458,000 in funding under the expanded Peatlands...
Rural Life
26 projects benefit from Cork County Council’s heritage scheme
Cork County Council has awarded €44,600 in grant funding under its heritage grant scheme, with a 20% rise in the...
Agri-Business
Conservationists call for action to 'halt peatland degradation'
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is urging people “to take one action to halt peatland degradation” in Ireland to...
Rural Life
€9m allocated to almost 680 built heritage projects
Minister of State with responsibility for heritage, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, March 14) announced €9 million in funding for...
Forestry
FII concerned about elements of draft hen harrier plan
Forest Industries Ireland (FFI), the national trade association within Ibec, has voiced concerns about the government’s draft Hen Harrier Threat...
Rural Life
Ireland to host international Waterfowlers' Network AGM this month
Ireland will host the annual general meeting (AGM) of an international group representing hunters of waterfowl later this month. On...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
New guidance to support upgrade of older traditional buildings
Minister of State for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched new guidance to support energy upgrades in...
Rural Life
Irish Seed Savers seeks heritage seed bank leader
Irish Seed Savers, the non-profit organisation which works on the conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, are...
Environment
€25m earmarked for EIP to conserve breeding waders
Ministers of State Pippa Hackett and Malcolm Noonan have today (Tuesday, December 12) launched a call for proposals for a...
Environment
Highest number of curlew fledged in the wild since 2017
The Curlew Conservation Programme (CCP) has reported the largest number of young curlew fledged into the wild since the programme...