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Coolmore company seeks permit to demolish farm buildings
Amy Forde
The planning application, submitted by Melclon Unlimited, is to demolish an abandoned dwelling and an open store enclosing a courtyard.
25 September 2024 l2
A week in the country
Find out what caught the eye of the team this week.
19 September 2024 Property
Immaculate Co Kildare farm up for public auction
Take a look inside this immaculate residential farm near Kilcullen, Co Kildare. All in one block, the excellent-quality land has a reputation for producing quality stock and crops.
Make a splash with this period property and pool
This landmark estate in Donegal boasts 190ac of prime grassland along with modern farm facilities, a swimming pool and a five-bed house, writes Tommy Moyles.
18 September 2024 For Sale
In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms
Across the country, the lush hedgerows of Footprint Farms display rich biodiversity, showcasing the role these living borders play in supporting wildlife and sustainable farming. Kelsey Daly reports.
4 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
Irish Horse: Hedging my bets
Helen Sharp celebrates hedges for horses in National Hedgerow Week.
4 September 2024 News
Government called on to incentivise farm measures to cut emissions
The accelerated roll out of protected urea fertiliser, increased uptake of methane reducing feed and manure additives are among the key areas of impactful gains to drive down emissions, the CCAC said.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Fire blight detected in 21 counties so far this year
The disease affects over 200 plant species, including whitethorn and apple trees.
2 September 2024 News
Farmers need training on hedgerow upkeep – Teagasc
This Hedgerow Week, Catherine Keena from Teagasc highlights the importance of proper hedge management, and notes that each farmer has their own idea of what they want their hedge to achieve.
28 August 2024 News
Top tips for managing your hedge
Catherine Keena shares her top tips for managing hedgerows and how untopped treelines provide shelter and a habitat for wildlife.
28 August 2024 News
Ban on bush burning in force
In previous years, an exemption period between 1 September and 30 November allowed farmers to burn green agricultural waste on their land.
28 August 2024 News
New TG4 series set to showcase biodiversity on Irish farms
The series was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and radio producer Mary Brophy.
28 August 2024 News