Environment
665 herds identified for illegal burning in 2023 - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that it identified 665 herds associated with...
NPWS
Rural Life
EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh
A commitment was given from the European Commission to engage with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) regarding critical...
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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...
Environment
NPWS: 39% increase in prosecution cases taken in 2023
Prosecution cases taken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff have seen a significant increase year-on-year. This was...
Environment
'Crisis point' as hen harrier numbers decline by a third
The publication of a recent survey of the hen harrier in Ireland has shown that the number of breeding pairs...
Environment
Survey shows barn owl population recovery in Cork
A survey has shown that the barn owl population in Co. Cork has reached levels not seen in the county...
Rural Life
State urged to 'get the deal done' on Conor Pass lands
A Fianna Fáil councillor has urged the State to secure a deal to buy lands on the Conor Pass in...
Rural Life
NPWS: 43 prosecution cases in 2023 for alleged breaches of wildlife acts
There have been “significant successes” against wildlife crime in 2023 with a series of “successful” prosecutions in the courts, the...
Rural Life
Public urged to report deer culling crime amid 'surge'
The Irish Deer Commission has urged the public to report any deer culling crimes to their local garda station or...
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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...
biodiversity
Closing date for breeding waders EIP extended
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced an extension to the closing date of a €25 million...
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...
biodiversity
Wildlife Act to require biodiversity integration
The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023, which commenced this month will require all public service bodies, including government departments, agencies and...
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...
Environment
No plans for a nationwide cull of mink - Noonan
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan, has said that the government has no current plans to...
Rural Life
Kerry councillor calls on NPWS to cull deer after road accidents
A Kerry county councillor is calling on the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to commence a deer cull following...
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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
ACRES: Progress continues on assessment of commonages
The assessment of commonages under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has continued to show significant progress towards reaching completion....
Rural Life
Devenish Lands at Dowth to be new national park
The state has purchased Devenish Lands at Dowth, Co. Meath, to create a new national park, it was announced today...
Agri-Business
NPWS hiring manager for €12m wetlands restoration scheme
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently recruiting a manager for the Wetlands Restoration Scheme. Under the national...
Rural Life
Visitor parking issue causing Burren farmers 'undue hardship'
By Gordon Deegan Farmers and residents living in the area around Burren National Park in Co. Clare face “undue chaos...