Hedgerows

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

Thankfully luck was on my side and I pulled up to secure the gate just in time to ruin their adventuring for the evening.

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

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

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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

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

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

NEWS 4 June 2026

Roadside small holding with lots of potential

Roadside small holding with lots of potential

Roadside small holding with lots of potential

FOR SALE 1 April 2026

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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 February 2026

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

A farm that has been certified organic for almost 30 years has come up for sale in Co Offaly. For sale by private treaty, this farm is served by a wide network of roads.

FOR SALE 17 February 2026

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Farmers have been warned that a method of hedge-cutting one group said is on the rise could be putting the health and integrity of their hedgerows at risk.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 17 February 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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