N.Ireland
Hedge-laying courses to take place at Greenmount
Over the past number of years, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has hosted one-day practical courses...
hedgerow
Environment
Court: €25k for local charities after wildlife offences
A Sligo man is to make a donation of €25,000 to local charities after appearing in court charged with wildlife...
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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...
Environment
Farmland biodiversity festival to focus on native hedgerows
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently hosting a month-long event celebrating native species-rich hedgerows on farms. The Festival of...
Environment
Study: Hedgerow biomass in decline in Ireland
A new study has highlighted that hedgerow biomass is in decline in Ireland in terms of area, due to removals...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Deadline for hedgerow and tree planting extended to March 2025
A new update has been issued to Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) advisers which confirms that the establishment deadline for...
Horticulture
17 cases of bacterial plant disease, fireblight, found in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) investigated 21 potential outbreaks of the serious plant disease Erwinia amylovora (fireblight)...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM offers flexibility on native whitethorn under ACRES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has removed the requirement for whitethorn planted under the Agri-Climate Rural...
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...
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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...
Environment
Man convicted and fined €2,000 for hedgerow destruction
A Co. Kilkenny man has been convicted and fined €2,000 for the removal of 112m of hedgerow and the grubbing...