by Barbara Killeen | Jun 1, 2021 | aquaculture, Fishing
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is carrying out a new survey about less well-known fish species. Some migratory fish species like salmon, and lesser-known species such as shad and the extremely rare sturgeon amongst others, are in decline in many European countries....
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 1, 2021 | countryside
IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh has called on the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to urgently increase the testing capacity for the Driver Theory Test. The call comes as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that it is capable of providing only...
by Barbara Killeen | May 26, 2021 | Gardening
*New for 2021: Top garden designers offer range of accessible garden plans to encourage people to #BloomAtHome Bord Bia recently announced its plans to celebrate Bord Bia Bloom 2021 and encourage the public to embrace their gardens and outdoor spaces this summer. For...
by Barbara Killeen | May 26, 2021 | Fishing, Rural Ireland
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has recently received reports that small numbers of individual fresh-run wild salmon have been encountered in the River Deel, in the Moy Catchment, Co. Mayo and in the River Boyne displaying signs of red skin disease (RSD). Low...
by Barbara Killeen | May 25, 2021 | Rural Ireland, Uncategorized
With the silage cutting season underway, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to drivers of farming machinery and other road users to share the road safely. With national travel restrictions now lifted and traffic...
