Rural Life
Winners of hedgerow photo competition announced
The winners of the hedgerow photo competition organised by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) and Hedgerows Ireland have...
Hedgerows Ireland
Rural Life
Donegal farmers hold events to share experience on restoring land
Two farmers from Co. Donegal are continuing to share their experience of restoring pastures through regenerative and holistic management approaches....
Sponsored
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
John Magnier company plans to knock 'dangerous' farm buildings
A planning application to demolish a farm courtyard owned by Coolmore Stud owner John Magnier is based on the “derelict”...
Rural Life
Hedgerows Ireland to protest at Coolmore Stud-owned farm
Hedgerows Ireland has said that it will hold a “peaceful protest” tomorrow (Thursday, October 3) at a farm at Parkville,...
Rural Life
Photo competition aims to celebrate Irish native hedgerows
Entries are being sought from across the country for a photography competition which seeks to celebrate Ireland’s native hedgerows. The...
Environment
DAFM: 60 new outbreaks of fireblight to-date in 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed the number of new outbreaks of fireblight (Erwinia amylorova)...
Environment
Hedgerows Ireland announces cash prizes for photo competition
A photography competition is underway to encourage people’s interest in Ireland’s hedgerows, where the winners can claim cash prizes. Hedgerows...
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...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Over one million whitethorn or hawthorn imported in 2023
In 2023 to-date, there have been over one million plants of whitethorn/hawthorn imported into Ireland from within the EU. The...
Environment
New bill which aims to 'protect hedgerows' to be launched
A new bill, drafted on a pro-bono basis by a group of barristers, which aims to “protect hedgerows” will be...
Rural Life
All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships set for Down this weekend
The All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are set to place in Co. Down on Saturday (October 7). This year’s championships are...
Agri-Business
Hedgerows Ireland calls for farm payments for hedges
Hedgerows Ireland is to stage a protest outside Leinster House in Dublin that will call for changes in legislation and...
Environment
Hedgerows Ireland: Revisit space for nature calculations
Hedgerows Ireland has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to revisit its calculations for space...
Environment
New group calls for hedgerow-specific legislation to be introduced
A new national organisation, Hedgerows Ireland, is calling for specific legislation to be introduced to protect ‘Ireland’s rainforests’ – native...
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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...
