Hedgerows

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

Caitríona Morrissey reports from the circuit court in Clonmel, where a Department of Agriculture inspector gave evidence of breaches of environmental regulations.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

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Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 6 December 2025

Fine 86ac Ratoath farm on the market

Fine 86ac Ratoath farm on the market

FOR SALE 19 November 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

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

FORESTRY 2 November 2025

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

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

Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland said that severe annual cutting can kill a hedge and actually lead to net carbon emissions.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 27 August 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 27 August 2025

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 27 August 2025

Receiving prompt Eco Scheme payment for AP4

Receiving prompt Eco Scheme payment for AP4

Farmers planting trees/hedgerows under the Eco Scheme have until 30 November 2025 to submit receipts, but where work is done receipts should be submitted to receive earlier payment.

SCHEMES 27 August 2025

Hedgerow photo competition seeking farmer applications

Hedgerow photo competition seeking farmer applications

The competition is being run by Hedgerows Ireland in association with the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Receipts for native trees / hedgerows planted under Eco Scheme agricultural practice four must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

SCHEMES 27 August 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 27 August 2025

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