Environment
Corncrake may become no more than a memory if habitat degradation continues
Species such as the Corncrake, the Curlew and the Freshwater Pearl Mussel may become no more than a memory if...
Environment
Environment
21 landowners apply to cut hedges in Clare under paid hedgecutting scheme
Clare County Council has received 21 applications from landowners and contractors to cut local hedgerows under the Community Hedgecutting Grant Scheme....
Environment
Ban on farmyard manure spreading from November 1
The closed period for the spreading of farmyard manure starts on November 1 and will last until mid-January at the...
Environment
Increase in the number of pesticides present in public water supplies
The number of public water supplies affected by pesticides that was noted in 2014 continued to increase last year, according...
Environment
'Agriculture has a big role to play in lowering greenhouse gas emissions'
The agriculture sector needs to take steps to combat climate change while also preparing itself for the obstacles it will present,...
Environment
10 things you didn't know about fertiliser
Today, October 13, represents the first ever Global Fertiliser Day to celebrate the important role fertiliser has played and will...
Environment
Government has 'no plans to extend the slurry spreading deadline'
The Government has no plans to extend the slurry deadline past October 15 of this year. This is according to...
Environment
EU Parliament vote in favour of climate change agreement
The European Parliament this morning voted overwhelmingly to approve the Paris Climate Change Agreement that was brokered last year. This vote...
Environment
Northern farmers can spread slurry after closing date in exceptional circumstances
Northern Irish farmers can spread slurry beyond the closed period of October 15 in exceptional circumstances, the Department of Agriculture,...
Environment
European Parliament to vote on climate change agreement
The European Parliament will vote to give the Paris Climate Change Agreement the green or red light tomorrow. Under the...
Environment
Record number of white-tailed eagles successfully fledged across the country
A total of six white-tailed eagle chicks successfully fledged in three different counties in 2016, making this the most successful...
Environment
10 things to check on your sprayer before you have it tested
Under the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) all boom sprayers greater than 3m and all blast and orchard sprayers must be...
Environment
Farmers have one week to spread fertiliser before closed period kicks-in
Farmers have one week left to spread chemical fertilisers on their lands before the prohibition application period kicks in. Under...
Environment
Video: Two dogs have lucky escape after they're overcome by slurry fumes
Two dogs on a farm in Northern Ireland had a lucky escape recently, after they were overcome by fumes from...
Environment
New badger culling licences announced to combat TB in England
Further measures, including seven new culling licences and tighter cattle controls, have been announced in the England today as part...
Environment
Don't undervalue your timber (Potential earnings of €25,000/ha)
Farmers are being warned not to undervalue their timber crop, with potential earnings at clearfell of up to €25,000/ha for Sitka...
Environment
Restrictions on glyphosate use across the EU come into force today
New restrictions around the conditions regarding the use of glyphosate, the main chemical ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, come into force...
Environment
Farmers to get paid to cut hedges on public roads in Clare
Clare County Council will offer grants to landowners and community groups to maintain hedgerows alongside public roads throughout County Clare. The...
