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400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
Stephen Robb
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
15 November 2024 News
Bats could stall Magnier’s plan to demolish farm buildings
In September, Melclon Unlimited applied for planning permission to demolish the dwelling and buildings at Parkville, Clonmel.
13 November 2024 Letters
Letter about native hedgerows
"A longer-lasting hedge-cutter option." - Noel Daly, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co Laois
Property Plus: stunning stud farm guided in the €1m region
An 82ac residential stud farm in Co Wexford is up for grabs at auction in late November. It has 25 stables and a magnificent residence awaiting renovation, writes Tommy Moyles.
13 November 2024 For Sale
Agriculture policy changes must align with farming identity - Teagasc
The research and advisory agency was speaking on a panel discussion during a 'Collaborating for Impact' event about agri-food innovation.
12 November 2024 News
‘Miracle plant’ is key to organic dairy farm
In the final part of a series from the north of England, Peter McCann visits the Robinson family's farm in Cumbria
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Harnessing the power of clover leads to success for Co Tipperary farmers
Going down the clover route has allowed the Walshs to reduce their chemical nitrogen usage from 220kg/ha to 115kg/ha, writes Rachel Donovan.
16 October 2024 News
Shared blame for biodiversity loss
"Farmers may have caused some of the biodiversity loss, but not most of it." - Judy Bryant, Co Offaly
16 October 2024 Letters
Coolmore plans new 247ac solar farm near Thurles
Public information and consultation clinics will be held for locals in Killough Castle over the coming weeks. Rachel Donovan and Stephen Robb report.
8 October 2024 News
Magnier family’s ‘insatiable appetite for land’ criticised
A Hedgerows Ireland-organised protest in Clonmel saw dozens gather to protest against a planning application by a Coolmore company to demolish farm buildings.
4 October 2024 News
Protest to be held against demolition of Magnier-owned farm buildings
Hedgerows Ireland and the Clonmel Historical and Archaeological Society wrote an open letter to John Magnier after his acquisition of the 64-acre Parkville Farm in March.
2 October 2024 News