Hedgerows

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

In intensively managed farm landscapes, hedges provide feeding and breeding habitats for two-thirds of our songbird species, writes Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland.

NEWS 30 August 2026

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

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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'

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 18 June 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

NEWS 13 June 2026

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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 25 February 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 25 February 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 February 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 25 February 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 25 February 2026

Contractors call for extension to hedge-cutting season

Contractors call for extension to hedge-cutting season

The extension sought by FCI is limited to routine annual hedge maintenance only.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Hedge-cutting season ends this weekend

Hedge-cutting season ends this weekend

Ban on trimming growth will remain in place until September.

NEWS 25 February 2026

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