Rural Life
Grant scheme for thatched buildings to open in November
A grant scheme worth €500,000 to help preserve historic thatched buildings across the country is due to open in the...
Minister Darragh O'Brien
N.Ireland
Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £2.7 million to five not-for-profit organisations to undertake peatland...
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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...
Agri-Business
Land liable to RZLT likely to exceed 6,200ha - Minister O'Brien
The amount of development land liable to the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) is likely to exceed 6,200ha, Minister for Housing, Local...
Rural Life
Minister rules out changes to grants for septic tanks
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has again ruled out any extension of the grant schemes for...
Rural Life
Watch: Consultation with farmers key to new national park
A farmer in Co. Kerry has said that consultation with farmers will be crucial to the success of Ireland’s newest...
Rural Life
Watch: No change in farming with new national park - Noonan
Farmers in west Kerry will not be faced with any additional burdens as a result of the establishment of a...
Rural Life
Ireland's newest national park to span over 70,000ac
Ireland’s newest and largest national park, which will be located in west Kerry, has been officially launched by the government...
Rural Life
New national park to be launched in west Kerry
The government is set to announce the creation of a new national park in west Kerry later today (Monday, April...
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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
Minister rules out changes to septic tank grant
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has ruled out making further changes to the septic tank grant....
Rural Life
Listen: TD says housing guidelines would 'destroy' rural progress
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that if the new housing guidelines published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and...
Rural Life
Local authorities publish new draft RZLT maps
Local authorities around the country have published new draft maps for the controversial Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT). The publication...
Rural Life
O'Brien announces €125 million for rural water infrastructure
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has announced the launch of the next cycle of the Multi-Annual...
Rural Life
Increase in maximum septic tank grants by 140%
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has announced that grants available for domestic waste water treatment systems...
Tillage News
Ministers agree shallow cultivation extension
Government ministers have today (Monday, July 31) announced an extension to the shallow cultivation rules for tillage farmers due 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...
Forestry
New 'timber in construction' working group to be set up
A new group that will explore the potential for greater use of homegrown timber in the Irish construction sector is...
Rural Life
Wild bird shooting derogation extended to end of year
A derogation allowing for the shooting of certain wild birds to protect crops and livestock has been extended until the...
Environment
NPWS to reintroduce osprey to Ireland this summer
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is set to reintroduce the osprey to Ireland this summer, according to Minister...
Rural Life
€40,000 announced for repairs to historic farmhouses
A number of historic farmhouses around Ireland will receive more than €40,000 to carry out repairs and thatching works under...