by Barbara Killeen | Mar 5, 2021 | Duck, Environment, Habitats
Members of Ashgrove Shoot in South Tipperary decided to try out their engineering skills by building mallard duck nesting rolls. Mallard ducks generally nest away from water courses in nearby fields and hedgerows. Unlike other birds, ducks do not carry nesting...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 5, 2021 | Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons
The NPWS have published details of the application process for the 2021/2022 season. Full details can be found at https://www.npws.ie/licences/hunting/deer-hunting-licences-2021-2022 Points to Note: Application forms and further info on the 2021/22 season will be...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 3, 2021 | countryside, Crime, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Both farmers and the wider public, whether it be at work or in enjoying the countryside, should at this time of year be mindful of the damage caused by burning. It is also more important than ever that no one should start an illegal fire in the countryside as such...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally has welcomed the report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on ‘Issues Impacting the Forestry Sector in Ireland’. “Given the attention in recent times on the licensing crisis, I would like to...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 2, 2021 | aquaculture, Fishing, Food, Rural Ireland
IFA Aquaculture welcomes the announcement of the establishment of the Seafood Sector Taskforce and has accepted the Minister’s invitation to participate. The aquaculture sector has been severely impacted by Brexit due to delays in logistics with transport, and...
