@rayofoghlu.bsky.social
Illaun Farm-Forest EIP•
Wild Atlantic Rainforest Project•
A few acres in West Clare. Interested in forests, ag and biodiversity. Playfarmer.
@hometree__ @NuffieldIreland
Wild Atlantic Rainforest Project•
A few acres in West Clare. Interested in forests, ag and biodiversity. Playfarmer.
@hometree__ @NuffieldIreland
Big day
First Iveragh Woodlands EIP operational group meeting.
Farmer- hunter - forester - ecologist dream team!!
First Iveragh Woodlands EIP operational group meeting.
Farmer- hunter - forester - ecologist dream team!!
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Big day
First Iveragh Woodlands EIP operational group meeting.
Farmer- hunter - forester - ecologist dream team!!
First Iveragh Woodlands EIP operational group meeting.
Farmer- hunter - forester - ecologist dream team!!
Imagine saying "the economy grew 11% this year" to someone under 35, with a straight face....
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Imagine saying "the economy grew 11% this year" to someone under 35, with a straight face....
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Thanks @rayofoghlu.bsky.social for the write up
It was great to see everyone and discuss restoration of forested peatlands in Ireland.
@colinguilfoyle.bsky.social
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate... Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding - Free
It was great to see everyone and discuss restoration of forested peatlands in Ireland.
@colinguilfoyle.bsky.social
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate... Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding - Free
Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding
"Restoration of peatlands is both costly and complicated," writes Ray O Foghlú. The current system of licensing and permissions is not fit for purpose.
www.farmersjournal.ie
June 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thanks @rayofoghlu.bsky.social for the write up
It was great to see everyone and discuss restoration of forested peatlands in Ireland.
@colinguilfoyle.bsky.social
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate... Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding - Free
It was great to see everyone and discuss restoration of forested peatlands in Ireland.
@colinguilfoyle.bsky.social
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate... Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding - Free
A great nature restoration story not really being told.
Rewetting of raised bogs in the midlands is probably the largest scale nature restoration effort happening in Ireland today.
Rewetting of raised bogs in the midlands is probably the largest scale nature restoration effort happening in Ireland today.
May 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A great nature restoration story not really being told.
Rewetting of raised bogs in the midlands is probably the largest scale nature restoration effort happening in Ireland today.
Rewetting of raised bogs in the midlands is probably the largest scale nature restoration effort happening in Ireland today.
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Another perspective on the same issue from @rayofoghlu.bsky.social but we agree that more nuance is needed in the debate over new forests on peatland
www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/more/cli...
www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/more/cli...
Peatlands, trees and the space for nuance
21 May 2025 Free
www.farmersjournal.ie
May 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Another perspective on the same issue from @rayofoghlu.bsky.social but we agree that more nuance is needed in the debate over new forests on peatland
www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/more/cli...
www.farmersjournal.ie/amp/more/cli...
In the uplands, some protected areas, even on certain peat soils, there is an argument for woodland creation.
It's definitely nuanced. There is a fine line to be walked here, and plenty who would try to exploit it, but I don't think it should be ignored.
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate...
It's definitely nuanced. There is a fine line to be walked here, and plenty who would try to exploit it, but I don't think it should be ignored.
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate...
May 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In the uplands, some protected areas, even on certain peat soils, there is an argument for woodland creation.
It's definitely nuanced. There is a fine line to be walked here, and plenty who would try to exploit it, but I don't think it should be ignored.
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate...
It's definitely nuanced. There is a fine line to be walked here, and plenty who would try to exploit it, but I don't think it should be ignored.
www.farmersjournal.ie/more/climate...
Scenes to horrify foresters...
Growing trees and growing food have been endlessly siloed in Ireland - from the parcel of ground that's used, to its legal status, to education, advisory, & indeed culture.
Addressing this will be key to unlocking woodland creation opportunities.
Growing trees and growing food have been endlessly siloed in Ireland - from the parcel of ground that's used, to its legal status, to education, advisory, & indeed culture.
Addressing this will be key to unlocking woodland creation opportunities.
April 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Scenes to horrify foresters...
Growing trees and growing food have been endlessly siloed in Ireland - from the parcel of ground that's used, to its legal status, to education, advisory, & indeed culture.
Addressing this will be key to unlocking woodland creation opportunities.
Growing trees and growing food have been endlessly siloed in Ireland - from the parcel of ground that's used, to its legal status, to education, advisory, & indeed culture.
Addressing this will be key to unlocking woodland creation opportunities.
Turning food into (contaminated) soil.
April 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Turning food into (contaminated) soil.
A great study would be to estimate the value of unpaid work farmers do for people in the country who get themselves in bother.
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A great study would be to estimate the value of unpaid work farmers do for people in the country who get themselves in bother.
Biggest hit at today's horsehair...
March 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Biggest hit at today's horsehair...
Make this make sense
"Idiotic green decisions" have given farmers the best beef price ever.
Also, in relation to his farm "we're going circular - not buying in fertiliser, and growing our own meal".
Maybe the billionaires don't have our backs?
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
"Idiotic green decisions" have given farmers the best beef price ever.
Also, in relation to his farm "we're going circular - not buying in fertiliser, and growing our own meal".
Maybe the billionaires don't have our backs?
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
Watch: O'Leary on how Green policy has driven up beef price
Ryanair CEO and owner of the Gigginstown Angus Herd Michael O'Leary has said he believes current beef prices are sustainable and that...
www.agriland.ie
March 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Make this make sense
"Idiotic green decisions" have given farmers the best beef price ever.
Also, in relation to his farm "we're going circular - not buying in fertiliser, and growing our own meal".
Maybe the billionaires don't have our backs?
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
"Idiotic green decisions" have given farmers the best beef price ever.
Also, in relation to his farm "we're going circular - not buying in fertiliser, and growing our own meal".
Maybe the billionaires don't have our backs?
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
"Commercial forestry" shouldn't be a dirty word.
I think ProSilva are one of the best organisations we have.
Their conference is on this Friday.
I think ProSilva are one of the best organisations we have.
Their conference is on this Friday.
March 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"Commercial forestry" shouldn't be a dirty word.
I think ProSilva are one of the best organisations we have.
Their conference is on this Friday.
I think ProSilva are one of the best organisations we have.
Their conference is on this Friday.
"Take a picture with the cow, dad"
March 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Take a picture with the cow, dad"
Mining bee habitat creator
March 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Mining bee habitat creator
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Join us for a one-day symposium on the 12th June at the Marine Institute, Furnace, Co. Mayo where we will present new research focused on the biodiversity within @WildNephin & discuss the possibilities for the Nephin Forest + ecological restoration potential in the wider landscape 🌲
March 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Join us for a one-day symposium on the 12th June at the Marine Institute, Furnace, Co. Mayo where we will present new research focused on the biodiversity within @WildNephin & discuss the possibilities for the Nephin Forest + ecological restoration potential in the wider landscape 🌲
Usnea articulata lichen near Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
March 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Usnea articulata lichen near Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
Colm MCarthy can always be relied upon to provide a contrarion & fatalistic view on progressive policy.
A few years back he said wind would be a stranded asset.
A few years back he said wind would be a stranded asset.
March 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Colm MCarthy can always be relied upon to provide a contrarion & fatalistic view on progressive policy.
A few years back he said wind would be a stranded asset.
A few years back he said wind would be a stranded asset.
Sheep in Waterford
2014 - 140,000
2023 - 63,000
2014 - 140,000
2023 - 63,000
March 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Sheep in Waterford
2014 - 140,000
2023 - 63,000
2014 - 140,000
2023 - 63,000
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It’s not the prettiest section of the River Bride but it’s a focal point for Blackpool Village. It’s also surprising busy in terms of nature with dipper, mallard, grey wagtail, sand martins the occasional otter and even small fish (yes, we’ve seen them here). Oh, and this heron too of course.
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It’s not the prettiest section of the River Bride but it’s a focal point for Blackpool Village. It’s also surprising busy in terms of nature with dipper, mallard, grey wagtail, sand martins the occasional otter and even small fish (yes, we’ve seen them here). Oh, and this heron too of course.
Love a pint, but in the context of a ban on alcohol advertising in sport, being able to splash Guiness/Heineken logos across a pitch, because there's a "0.0" after them is a complete joke.
February 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Love a pint, but in the context of a ban on alcohol advertising in sport, being able to splash Guiness/Heineken logos across a pitch, because there's a "0.0" after them is a complete joke.
"If you shoot a raven, it's mate will have a new partner by teatime".
Great talk on crows by @rickywhelan.bsky.social
Great talk on crows by @rickywhelan.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"If you shoot a raven, it's mate will have a new partner by teatime".
Great talk on crows by @rickywhelan.bsky.social
Great talk on crows by @rickywhelan.bsky.social