Hedgerows

Time to move away from ‘overly manicured’ hedges – Hedgerows Ireland

Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland said that severe annual cutting can kill a hedge and actually lead to net carbon emissions.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 October 2025

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Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

FORESTRY 15 October 2025

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

NEWS 1 October 2025

Receiving prompt Eco Scheme payment for AP4

Receiving prompt Eco Scheme payment for AP4

Receiving prompt Eco Scheme payment for AP4

SCHEMES 24 September 2025

Hedgerow photo competition seeking farmer applications

Hedgerow photo competition seeking farmer applications

Hedgerow photo competition seeking farmer applications

NEWS 20 September 2025

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Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Receipts for native trees / hedgerows planted under Eco Scheme agricultural practice four must be submitted by 30 September 2025.

SCHEMES 9 July 2025

Farmers urged to let the hedges grow more

Farmers urged to let the hedges grow more

Landowners are confused by the mixed messages they are receiving on hedgerow maintenance, Teagasc's Catherine Keena claimed.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Nutrient levels in rivers at eight-year low - DII

Nutrient levels in rivers at eight-year low - DII

Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture have indicated the loss of the derogation will likely worsen water quality, as it will loosen regulations, DII has said.

NEWS 9 July 2025

32ac Roscommon residential holding new to market

32ac Roscommon residential holding new to market

A circa 32ac residential farm in Roscommon is new to the market with recently rebranded auctioneers Sheehy Meares Real Estate.

PROPERTY 9 July 2025

Wexford derogation farmer named Farming for Nature ambassador

Wexford derogation farmer named Farming for Nature ambassador

Joe Roche has taken many actions to protect nature and is now being recognised for his work.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Hedge-cutting season just around the corner

Hedge-cutting season just around the corner

While grass verges and hedges that pose as a road safety hazzard can be cut all year round, the official hedge-cutting season opens on 1 September and runs through until 28 February.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Five actions in Farming With Nature scheme

Five actions in Farming With Nature scheme

Applications for the first phase of the new agri environment scheme in Northern Ireland close at 5pm on Monday 4 August 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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