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Climate and environment
FarmBioNet project to launch in January
James Hanly
The project which is also led by the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is funded by the European Union under the €93.5 billion Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation.
11 December 2024 Renewables
Can bogs solve Ireland’s solar woes?
With several large-scale solar farms planned for Ireland's boglands, Stephen Robb asks whether bogs could be the solution to the solar vs. agriculture land debate.
11 December 2024 Climate and environment
The long shadow of land designation
Land designation has not delivered for nature and has fostered resentment in the areas affected by it, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.
Midlands farmers are paid to restore farmed peatlands
The FarmPEAT project aims to compensate farmers for the water table on their lands, with decisions on the rollout of measures led by farmers.
11 December 2024 Climate and environment
Quantifying habitats and carbon stored on Signpost Farms
In this article Stuart Greene describes how light technology is helping to measure habitats and carbon storage on farms.
8 December 2024 Signpost Programme
Up to €2,000/ha for 600 farmers in water quality pilot project
There are five sub-catchments across the country in which farmers can apply to take part.
25 November 2024 Climate and environment
Bats could stall Magnier’s plan to demolish farm buildings
In September, Melclon Unlimited applied for planning permission to demolish the dwelling and buildings at Parkville, Clonmel.
15 November 2024 News
Three NI farms told to demolish sheds
David Wright explores the issues raised in three recent cases before the Planning Appeals Commission.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
New committee tasked with advising rollout of Nature Restoration Law
The new advisory committee features one farmer, who milks cows in Co Laois alongside a small sheep flock.
7 November 2024 Climate and environment
Prevention and swift action best in vermin control
A dip in temperatures and reduced natural food supplies will generally coincide with an increased challenge from rodents trying to make their way indoors.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Applications open for €600k peatlands engagement scheme
The scheme was launched by Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, with up to €600,000 in funding available for community-led projects.
5 November 2024 Climate and environment
Highs and lows of forestry laid bare in Wexford
Having been affected by ash dieback on Tykillen farm, agroforesty will benefit both livestock and the bees while promoting biodiversity. Kelsey Daly reports.
30 October 2024 Footprint Farmers