Hedgerows

Judge quashes planning for farm sheds over hedgerow removal

Gordon Deegan reports on a long-running planning and land row between a farmer and two of his neighbours in Kildare.

NEWS 27 October 2026

Judge quashes planning for farm sheds over hedgerow removal

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Why our farms look their best in autumn

Why our farms look their best in autumn

FARMER WRITES 30 September 2026

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

NEWS 30 August 2026

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

National Hedgerow Week to showcase the value of farm hedges

NEWS 26 August 2026

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

'The Blonde went looking for a bull - and brought everyone with her'

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

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Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

The assessment mapped more than 64,800 hectares of farmland and identified 12,583 hectares of biodiversity-supporting habitats.

NEWS 18 June 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Simple, low-cost steps can be made on the farm to help prevent biodiversity loss, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 13 June 2026

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Despite the emergency services' best efforts where they were on the scene for 24 hours, some 66 hectares of land were burned.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Roadside small holding with lots of potential

Roadside small holding with lots of potential

A small parcel of land in Co Cavan, close to the N87 road has gone on the market recently. All in grass, the roadside farm has cattle handling facilities on it.

FOR SALE 1 April 2026

Top five: what's hot this spring

Top five: what's hot this spring

When it comes to 2026 food trends, we are going back to our roots – here is a round-up of our favourite things.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Department warning over lead poisoning in cattle

Department warning over lead poisoning in cattle

Farmers are urged to carefully check their fields and hedgerows for sources of lead such as old car batteries before turning cattle out to pasture and before making silage this spring.

NEWS 21 March 2026

Demand on the rise for grazing properties in the midlands

Demand on the rise for grazing properties in the midlands

A compact Co Cavan farm heads for auction next week and benefits from a slatted shed. A short distance from the R191, it is in a busy farming area.

FOR SALE 4 March 2026

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