Landowners

Hedge-cutting season: the counties issuing the most notices to landowners

The Irish Farmers Journal has learned that there is wide variance in the number of notifications sent to landowners on the obligation to cut roadside hedges on their property. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Hedge-cutting season: the counties issuing the most notices to landowners

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Share Farming EIP: 'Without landowners, succession can’t take place'

Share Farming EIP: 'Without landowners, succession can’t take place'

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Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

NEWS 11 September 2026

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

NEWS 10 September 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

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10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

The Department has published the Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026, which outlines key figures such as the total forest area in Ireland and afforestation figures.

FORESTRY 7 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 7 July 2026

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers have been helping with efforts to tame the fire by transporting water in slurry tanks up onto the mountain. Katie McGovern and Hannah Furlong report.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

Beef sector the biggest loser in new land review

The long-awaited Land Use Review shows potential routes to reaching Ireland’s climate and nature commitments.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

Land Use Review’s chilling policy pathways

The long-awaited Land Use Review is a radical report, so it is no wonder government have had to make very clear that it is not a policy document

NEWS 7 July 2026

Farmers left with the burden of ash dieback

Farmers left with the burden of ash dieback

John Egerton has decided to take action and remove dead trees along the roadside.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 July 2026

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Planned road would be 63km in length and have a significant impact on farmers and landowners, according to Donegal IFA chair Joe Sweeney.

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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