Rural Life
Boyhan: Support needed for removal of 'dangerous' trees
Senator Victor Boyhan has called for support under the road acts to be provided to farmers, who have the responsibility...
Hedge Cutting
Rural Life
€125/km available for cutting roadside hedges in Leitrim
Leitrim County Council has introduced an additional grant to encourage the cutting of dangerous overhanging tree canopies/branches along public roads,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Hedge-cutting season to re-open in three weeks
The end of the hedge-cutting ban, which protects bird life during the nesting season, is now three weeks away, with...
Rural Life
FCI: Lack of hedge management causing accidents on rural roads
The lack of hedgerow management is leading to “a significant number of road traffic accidents on rural roads”, according to...
biodiversity
Hedge-cutting ban applies to gardens 'as much as it does to farms'
Birdwatch Ireland has issued a reminder for the ongoing ban on hedge cutting to be adhered to until the practice...
Rural Life
Gardaà investigating stolen hedge cutter in Offaly
The theft of a hedge cutter in Co. Offaly is currently being investigated by Gardaà in the county. The theft...
Agri-Business
Hedge cutting season to close this week
The annual hedge cutting season will come to a close this Friday, March 1, with the arrival of the nesting...
Agri-Business
Temporary extension sought for farmers to cut hedges
The need for a temporary extension for farmers to cut hedges beyond March 1 this year due to recent wet...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
biodiversity
Hedge-cutting open period kicks off in one week
The open period for hedge cutting begins one week from today, with landowners permitted to cut hedges or ditches from...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to get ready for hedge-cutting season
Farmers have been urged to get their chainsaws and hedge-cutting machinery serviced and ready to go for the hedge-cutting season...
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Hedgerow managing tips that 'benefit' the environment
Farmers can make small changes to hedgerow management to benefit the environment, according to an adviser with the College of...
Environment
Burning and hedge cutting ban now in place - minister
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today (Wednesday, March 1) reminded landowners that a ban on burning...
Environment
Final days for landowners to cut hedges ahead of deadline
Landowners are being reminded that the annual season for cutting hedges will come to a close next Wednesday, March 1....
Beef News
Reminder: Hedge-cutting season starts tomorrow
Tomorrow (Thursday, September 1) marks the end of the prohibited season for hedge cutting in the Republic of Ireland and...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
Responsible maintenance key theme for Hedgerow Week
A number of events on responsible hedgerow management and cutting will take place over the coming days as part of...
Rural Life
Limerick farmer refuses to back down in hedge cutting saga
A Co. Limerick dairy farmer has now poured €46,000 worth of milk into a slurry tank due to a dispute...
Environment
Hedge cutting ban comes into force tomorrow
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being reminded that the annual ban on hedge cutting comes into force...
Environment
Reminder: Hedge cutting ban to take effect on March 1
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is reminding the public...