Rural Life
Gardaí investigating stolen hedge cutter in Offaly
The theft of a hedge cutter in Co. Offaly is currently being investigated by Gardaí in the county. The theft...
Hedge Cutting
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...
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...
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...
Environment
Hedgerow Week 2021 gets underway with daily webinars planned
Understanding hedges better is the theme for Hedgerow Week 2021 which starts today (Friday, December 3) and will run until...
Rural Life
Hedge cutting ban comes into force next week
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is reminding people that the...
Dairy
Hedge management on derogation farms
This year for the first time, farmers on derogation farms, who are availing of the Nitrates Derogation, have committed to...
Environment
Winners of 2019 Teagasc Hedge Cutting Competition announced
The joint winners of the Teagasc Hedge Cutting Competition for 2019 have been announced, with the joint top prizes going...
Environment
Irish Wildlife Trust: 'Although it is permitted to cut hedgerows, it is best not to'
The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has said that although the cutting of hedges is now permitted, “it is really best...