Sharks on brink of extinction caught in tangle nets in protected Irish waters
Seals also among the animals killed as by-catch of growing crayfishing industry
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
MEP Mullooly’s enthusiasm for ‘mother of all trade deals’ powdered down
Change coming at Department of Justice, Hamnet hits home with grief charity, wedding group hopes to turn Ireland in next Lake Como
Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan seeks Government backing for senior UN role
Ex-Fine Gael minister resigned from senior European position in light of Golfgate controversy during pandemic
How to earn up to six figures by planting trees in Ireland
Grants, premium payments and tax relief can make forestry an appealing investment option, assuming you can buy the land at a reasonable price
Greyhound Racing Ireland sought State support as welfare and rehoming costs rose
Sporting body says trainers and owners face mounting financial pressure despite recovery in attendance
Ireland’s sika deer may face cull following ‘invasive species’ classification
Ireland must now devise a plan to control the growing numbers
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group
Regulations aimed at improving transparency across agri-food supply chain to take effect later this year
Cattle farmer guilty of ‘appalling’ neglect is banned from keeping animals for 15 years
Denis O’Regan (49) put neighbouring farms at risk of disease by failing to dispose of the carcasses of 30 dead cows and calves, court hears
Irish exports to Iran suffer 2025 slump
As Trump threatens tariffs on countries trading with Iran, figures show Irish exports fell to €5.7m from €40m in 2024
When a dead whale washes up on a beach the problems start
Recovery of specimens and analysis is dependent on volunteers and goodwill of experts
Fota Wildlife Park reopens to the public following bird flu outbreak
Popular tourist attraction in Co Cork was closed for 10 weeks in ‘challenging’ period for staff
From common to rare in 60 years, Ireland’s angel sharks need a guardian angel of their own
Poor fishing practices and lack of protections have left species critically endangered
Agri-Food Regulator to get powers to compel firms to provide price and market data
Regulator had sought new legislation after some businesses failed to provide information as part of report in the supply of eggs
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
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