Hedgerows
Amii McKeever on 26 May 2021
The bee highway in Ireland is 650,000km long
The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations (FIBKA) and National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) launched Ireland’s first Level 7 Diploma in Apiculture on International Bee Day, writes Amii McKeever.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 May 2021
National Biodversity Week begins, with World Bee Day this Thursday
National Biodiversity Week runs from 15 May to 23 May and World Bee Day also takes place on 20 May.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 May 2021
81,000 trees and hedgerow shrubs planted in five months in Glanbia initiative
Farmers were busy planting trees and hedgerows as part of Operation Biodiversity. Now the focus turns to clover.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Macra proposes hedgerow, beef and milk recording eco-schemes
Macra na Feirme has outlined a range of proposals for eco-schemes under the next CAP.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Apr 2021
Improving environmental sustainability on Tullamore Farm
There are plenty of positives with regards to the environment on Tullamore Farm, but there are also plenty of improvements that can be made.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Apr 2021
How do Irish farms stack up for biodiversity?
Irish farms have a high percentage of habitats when compared with many European countries.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Apr 2021
Carbon sequestration: up to 690,000km of hedgerows
Work is being done to quantify the sequestration ability of hedgerows on farms.
Darren Carty on 23 Apr 2021
Taking a closer look at the REAP complimentary actions
There is €1,200 in funding available for planting a new hedgerow, enhancing existing hedgerows or planting trees.
John Egerton on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: choice words and spilt blood over EFS
The Environmental Farming Scheme does not compare well with previous agri-environment schemes, writes John Egerton
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
The Battle of the Hedgerows: the War of Independence in rural Ireland
Rural Ireland and its infant co-operative industry played a vital role in the War of Independence. Damien Quinn writes about the heavy price paid for that role.
Siobhán Walsh on 07 Apr 2021
Keep an eye out for flora and fauna
Keep an eye out for these wildlife events and input them into the maps on the National Biodiversity Centre's website.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 31 Mar 2021
Carbon-neutral suckler scheme on the cards for next CAP
Farms would be given a carbon rating and suckler beef animals produced on certified farms would be tagged with a green ear tag.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Mar 2021
Landowner and contractors fined €6,400 for out-of-season hedge-cutting
The three people were prosecuted for a breach under Section 40(1)(b) of the Wildlife Acts.
Amy Forde on 19 Mar 2021
Wanted: farmers to apply to NPWS Farm Plan Scheme
The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme supports landowners to deliver actions that benefit habitats and species in biodiversity areas of European and Irish importance.
Contributor on 16 Mar 2021
Week 23 study guide answers: top tips for a safe farm
As part of last weeks’ study guide (week 23 –top tips for a safe farm), author Michelle Herbert asked students a number questions in the student activities. Here she details the answers.
Barry Cassidy on 15 Mar 2021
Farmers warned of ‘zero tolerance’ on illegal hedge-cutting
The NPWS has said it will bring further cases to court where bird nesting habitat is destroyed through the removal of hedgerows.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
Government proposes grants up to €490/ha for extensive grazing and rush control
The Department of Heritage has proposed a range of schemes for farmers on designated land to conserve habitats and birds. Amy Forde reports.
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Rules and regulations concerning land maintenance and developments
The 1 March is a milestone date signals the start of a six month period where it is prohibited to carry out a multitude of land maintenance tasks.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Dog walking ban a sign of farmers losing patience
The ban farmers have introduced on dogs and their owners entering farmland is just one example of the pressure points that exist.
John Egerton on 17 Feb 2021
Starting on the path to net zero
John Egerton is one of seven farmers across NI taking part in a scheme measuring the flow of carbon