Hedge Cutting

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

The results of a public consultation on wildlife legislation were published in recent weeks, with farmers among those having their say. Anne O’Donoghue reports.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmers have their say on new wildlife laws

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Lamma 2026: McConnel introduces new 62-Series Power Arm

Lamma 2026: McConnel introduces new 62-Series Power Arm

NEWS 21 January 2026

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

NEWS 17 December 2025

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, hedges and soil samples

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, hedges and soil samples

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, hedges and soil samples

HUSBANDRY 5 November 2025

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 October 2025

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The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

Peter Thomas Keaveney attended a recent Teagasc hedge cutting management event in Kildalton College, where the focus was on good management, cutting advice and machine maintenance.

NEWS 23 June 2025

Farmers urged to let the hedges grow more

Farmers urged to let the hedges grow more

Landowners are confused by the mixed messages they are receiving on hedgerow maintenance, Teagasc's Catherine Keena claimed.

NEWS 23 June 2025

Bomford set to host countrywide demo tour

Bomford set to host countrywide demo tour

IAM has announced the return of the annual Bomford Turner demo tour.

NEWS 23 June 2025

Three decades of McConnel hedge cutters in Westmeath

Three decades of McConnel hedge cutters in Westmeath

Gary Abbott met with Westmeath contractor, Joe Fay now on his 15th McConnel hedge cutter, to find out more about the business and why McConnel has been his go-to brand of choice for three decades now.

FARM MACHINERY 23 June 2025

Hedge-cutting season just around the corner

Hedge-cutting season just around the corner

While grass verges and hedges that pose as a road safety hazzard can be cut all year round, the official hedge-cutting season opens on 1 September and runs through until 28 February.

NEWS 23 June 2025

Cork councillors call for 1 August hedgecutting date for road safety

Cork councillors call for 1 August hedgecutting date for road safety

Caitríona Morrissey reports from Cork County Hall, where councillors debated the road safety risks from overgrown hedges.

NEWS 23 June 2025

Hauliers losing '€1,000 a week replacing mirrors' - road haulage association

Hauliers losing '€1,000 a week replacing mirrors' - road haulage association

Hauliers see red, as overgrown hedgerows break mirrors and cause serious road safety hazard.

NEWS 23 June 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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