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Webinar: Horizon scanning for plant health | European Food Safety Authority

The globalisation of trade combined with the boom in travel and movement of people means that plant pests can travel from one side of...
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Micheal Creed TD with Dr. Fergal Monaghaan, project manager Hen Harrier project ; Dr. Barry O'Donoghue, department culture, heritage and the Gaeltacht,and Jack Lynch, Farm owner ,Cardowmey, Macroom

Creed announces Hen Harrier Bonus payments to qualifying farmers

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. has announced that almost €500,000 will be paid to farmers this week in...
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No charge at Coillte Forest Parks as Phase 1 of Government Roadmap begins

Public must continue to respect social distancing measures Car parks will open and there will be no charge for entry during Phase 1 ...

COVID-19 – The Opportunity to Rescue and Develop our Horticulture Industry? – Stiofán Nutty

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on our lives and is set to do so for many months ahead. So far during the crisis,...
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Join in the celebration of biodiversity for National Biodiversity Week, 18th – 22nd May

National Biodiversity Week 2020 in Ireland runs from 18th to 22nd May, culminating with International Day of Biological Diversity on the 22nd of May. Despite the ongoing  COVID-19...
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Pathways for suppliers to combat the polluting effects of urbanisation – Bord Bia

Author: Klara Lynch, Insight & Planning Specialist UK, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Covid-19 is a global crisis that has impacted many lives...
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66 days later – Does sustainability still matter? – Bord Bia

Author: Rory McDonnell, Head of Insight & Planning, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board We are almost 66 days on from the moment all...

The Wonder of Weeds | National Gallery of Ireland

This look at the wonder of weeds was inspired by our beautiful exhibition Drawn from Nature: Irish Botanical Art. Discover the mysterious and surprising qualities...
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Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal – Biodiversity Ireland

Dr. Liam Lysaght, Centre Director, provides an overview of his recording activities using Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal during the Coronavirus lockdown. and highlights some...
Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio), a rare wildflower species has recently appeared on a grassy verge in a Portlaoise housing estate, which is usually mown regularly.

Does the lockdown bring any silver linings? – Biodiversity Ireland

Does the national lockdown have any silver linings? Well, one was seeing the motorway verges covered in Dandelions and Cowslips on a recent trip...