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Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

Politicians at Stormont have been told that ANC payment should “not be unconditional income support” for farmers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

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Over £12m for FwN landscape projects

Over £12m for FwN landscape projects

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

NEWS 3 September 2026

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

NEWS 30 August 2026

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Farmers are being warned to keep an eye out for rodents making their way into farm structures earlier than usual as drought conditions and an early harvest drive them from established habitats.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview reports for the 46 main catchments will be soon available for derogation farmers, but detailed mini-catchment assessments aren't likely for eighteen months

NEWS 7 May 2026

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

Strategy launched to protect the endangered hen harrier

The strategy, launched on Scattery Island, aims to protect the endangered bird of prey.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Total of 89% believe planting more forests and woodlands will help Ireland meet climate targets.

FORESTRY 7 May 2026

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

The assessment mapped more than 64,800 hectares of farmland and identified 12,583 hectares of biodiversity-supporting habitats.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Funding certainty required for nature restoration - IFA

Long-term funding and concerns from previous experiences with land designations were among the key points made at the IFA meeting on Nature Restoration in Killarney.

NEWS 7 May 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

Building on the success of the Corncrake LIFE project, the new ‘Natura Communities for Birds’ programme will allow communities to deliver more nature conservation actions for farmland birds.

NEWS 7 May 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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