Biodiversity

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

Denmark can now proceed with a voluntary scheme that will pay farmers to permanently take their farmland out of agricultural use.

NEWS 13 February 2026

EU backs Denmark’s €1bn plan to take farms out of production

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Hill farmers demand dedicated upland research by Teagasc

Hill farmers demand dedicated upland research by Teagasc

NEWS 11 February 2026

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

NEWS 11 February 2026

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

FARMER WRITES 11 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

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INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

The INHFA said that it stands ready to work with Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that upland research is grounded in practical experience.

NEWS 30 December 2025

IFA calls for reversal of amended eco-scheme calculations

IFA calls for reversal of amended eco-scheme calculations

Proposed changes to space for nature calculations have been heavily criticised by the IFA.

NEWS 30 December 2025

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

In his payment update, Minister Martin Heydon heralded the environmental benefits delivered by the scheme covering over 25% of Ireland’s agricultural area.

SCHEMES 30 December 2025

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

Natasha Ferguson looks at the main requirements in the first two new farm sustainability standards

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

Grazing land may get all the headlines when it comes to land sales but there is demand out there for what would be classed as more agriculturally marginal land, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 30 December 2025

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

Over 145,000 samples tested under soil sampling and analysis programme

The results of the national programme will provide the largest ever nationwide database of soil nutrients and soil carbon levels in the history of the State.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 30 December 2025

Big interview: Christopher O'Sullivan on the NPWS buying land and designations

Big interview: Christopher O'Sullivan on the NPWS buying land and designations

Minister of State with responsibility for nature and biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan speaks to Anne O’Donoghue about the NPWS buying land, a new scheme and designations.

FEATURE 30 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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