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HORTICULTURAL PEAT HARVESTING MUST RESUME IMMEDIATELY

HORTICULTURAL PEAT HARVESTING MUST RESUME IMMEDIATELY

Ahead of the first meeting of the Peat Consultation group taking place, IFA Horticulture Chairman Paul Brophy said the priority of the consultation group must be the resumption of the harvesting of horticultural peat immediately. The Irish horticulture sector is a...

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MALLARD DUCK NESTING ROLLS

MALLARD DUCK NESTING ROLLS

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...

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DEER HUNTING LICENCES UPDATE FOR 2021/2022 SEASON

DEER HUNTING LICENCES UPDATE FOR 2021/2022 SEASON

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...

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