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...
Invasive species
Environment
Public meeting on action to tackle giant hogweed in Tipperary
The Local Authority Water Programme (LAWPRO) through its Farming for Water EIP project, in partnership with Tipperary County Council, the...
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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...
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...
Environment
National Biodiversity Data Centre establishing invasive species unit
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently working on establishing a dedicated unit focused on invasive species. The new unit...
Environment
Rhododendron control project to expand into south Connemara
A project to control the spread of the Rhododendron ponticum in the west of Ireland is set to be expanded...
Horticulture
Plant pests 'know no borders' warns minister
The Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, has warned today (Wednesday, May 8) that plant pests...
Rural Life
Connemara project offers free environmental management training
Locals in the Connemara area are being offered the opportunity to avail of free training courses across a range of...
Environment
Manager sought for national invasive species programme
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently recruiting for a manager for its invasive species programme. The primary role 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
Draft invasive species management plan due this year
A draft version of the new National Invasive Alien Species Management Plan is set to go out on public consultation...
Agri-Business
Rhododendron impacting ACRES scores for farmers
Rhododendron is impacting scores being given to farmers under the under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), according to the...
Agri-Business
Cork researchers using AI to monitor invasive insect species
Drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) will be deployed by a leading Co. Cork-based institute, which is partnering with Teagasc,...
Environment
Ireland taken to European court for water and biodiversity failings
The European Commission has referred Ireland to the highest court in Europe due to its failings on water and biodiversity....
Forestry
Meath woodland project aims to tackle invasive species
The Gaelic Woodland Project, a registered skill-sharing-based charity which aims to create a commemorative woodland in Meath dedicated to the...
Environment
Japanese Knotweed: From ornamental plant to invasive species
Over the past 18 months, over €186,000 has been allocated to projects run by local authorities around the country to...
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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...
Environment
Restoring native predators could help tackle invasive species
Restoring native predator populations could help to keep some of the most problematic invasive species around the world in check,...
Environment
Biodiversity - hunting invaders from Connemara
By Mairtín Ó Catháin Are all invasive species bad news? “A very good question” answered Rosina Joyce, from Galway County...
biodiversity
EU takes legal steps against states to protect biodiversity
The European Commission is taking legal steps against 15 member states, including Ireland, for failing to establish, implement and communicate...
Environment
Research: Prevention measures for invasive species could save 'trillions'
New research has found that the damage costs by invasive species are at least 10 times the management expenditure and...