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UFU deputy president, Clement Lynch, met with growers in the North West to discuss Farming with Nature mapping issues.

UFU raises ongoing concerns over Farming with Nature mapping constraints

Lough Altan, Co Donegal by Kathleen Gallagher

Local Authority Waters Programme renamed as River Basin Management Service

GWCT Game Fair stand in 2025.

Research and wildlife conservation projects in focus at Game Fair at Ragley Hall

UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union encourages farmers to examine Farming with Nature options

UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union encourages farmers to examine Farming with Nature options

Conservation charity, the National Trust, has taken the rare step of asking people across Northern Ireland to contact their MLA over the current state of nature.

People in Northern Ireland to ask their MLA to step in over nature crisis

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Curlew

Irish Ministers welcome conservation breakthrough on World Curlew Day

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature

Scottish Travel: Relax in luxury at Cameron House by Loch Lomond

A third said phones stopped them being able to relax

Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time - here's why

Ad Feature HSENI highlights lung health risks for farmers

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

The Farming with Nature package is the replacement for the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Farming with Nature Scheme
Representatives from the Ulster Farmers’ Union environment committee have been sitting on working groups alongside those in the environmental sector, giving views and suggestions on how the new Farming with Nature (FwN) Scheme should be shaped.
By assistant policy manager Aileen Lawson

Farming Life livestock markets

Farming rules shake-up to cut pollution and support farmers

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir

Muir launches draft Strategy to protect nature for future generations

Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

White’s Marsh is an important area for important birds such as Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew and Lapwing. (Credit Richard Mills)

Irish Minister announces state purchase of unique Co Cork natural heritage site

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

Adam and Jack Kelly join Katy Bell from Ulster Wildlife to carefully ring (under license) this year’s barn owl chick at their nature-friendly farm in Ballyalton, Co. Down. Thanks to the family’s wildlife-friendly measures, these endangered birds have successfully bred here for the third year in a row.

Co Down farm nurtures rare barn owls for third year running

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

It comes after a fifth of Brits admit they now shop on their phone or tablet at the seaside

The humble deck chair has been given a 21st century makeover

Irish Moiled cattle. (Photo: Moyletra Moileds)

Minister urged to boost Irish Moiled cattle in Farming with Nature Programme

Hamza Yassin, president of The Camping & Caravanning Club

Over half of campers sleep better to the soothing sounds of nature

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day
Lindsey Burrow, wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, planted wildflowers today at the National Trust’s Quarry Bank to mark Celebration Day this Monday (May 26).
George Jones

Ciara Carberry (NPWS), Denis Strong (NPWS) and John Carey (Corncrake LIFE)

Major nature conservation milestones in Ireland’s northwest announced

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

Tyrone countryside. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Committee update

UFU president William Irvine pictured with local farmer Seamus Maginn, who farms locally in the Bloody Bridge area of the Mournes. (Pic: UFU)

UFU call for balanced approach to reduce wildfire risk and protect upland habita...

Farmer cluster site in Austria

New course GWCT to empower farmers to improve biodiversity

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

They need to decompress once they log off

Gen Z take the longest to destress after work, survey finds

Susie Dent's new word 'Eufloria' captures the joy of receiving flowers

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Irish minister calls on the public to protect birds as nesting season approaches

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

A recent peatlands visit to Cuilcagh, Fermanagh

Commodity Watch - Peatlands

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Ancient Amazonians’ water wisdom kept families fed all year

Irish Rugby International Garry Ringrose at the 2025 launch to promote his role as National Dairy Council Ambassador, promoting the benefits of milk as the ideal recovery drink. Milk is rich in protein – an important nutrient for muscle growth and maintenance – and provides a natural carbohydrate source to help refuel energy stores.

Garry Ringrose on fuelling right for the Six Nations

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Turtle dove Streptopelia turtur, adult feeding on ground, Lincolnshire

How farmers and volunteers are helping Christmas song, the Turtle Dove

Cape the SPC sniffer dog at Bents Garden Centre

Detection dogs sniff out success

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Pictured on the boardwalk on Clara Bog in Co Offaly announcing details of the 2025 Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme are, from left, Sharon Carroll, Aoife Greene, Noel Bulger, Killian Kirwan, Minister Malcolm Noonan, Alison Delaney, Colm Malone, Janine Quinn, and Zarah Finn, all NPWS.

Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2025 launched by Irish Minister

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

The TV star has been camouflaged among a timothy grass, rosemary, and jasmine backdrop

Laura Whitmore has starred in a striking photo shoot

First flight for the Osprey, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD was on hand to watch the release of Osprey chicks back into the wild. The release is part of an NPWS Programme which aims to reintroduce this formerly extinct bird of prey back to Ireland. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Irish Minister Noonan releases Osprey chicks back into the wild

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Celebrate Irish National Heritage Week at a national park or nature reserve

Plans to protect the wildlife of the Orkney Islands from a man-made threat have been given a significant boost today as the Orkney Native Wildlife Project prepares to bring together the funding needed to begin the final phase of work.

Project to save Orkney’s native wildlife is reaching its final phase

Top TV chef's Rudloe Arms Hotel is offering special deals on country stays

Foodies rush to snap up TV chef's country manor break as price slashed

The Irish Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has this week released 500 Natterjack toadlets into the sand dunes at Inch peninsula in Dingle, Co Kerry. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Minister Noonan releases Natterjack toadlets at Inch, in Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday

Ian Stevenson, Chief Executive of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland

Dairy Council chief reflects on recent developments

National Trust staff Kevin Duncan and Patrick Doran talk about no-fence technology protecting delicate habitats in the Mournes following wildfires

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) had a strong presence at Balmoral

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