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...
hedgerow
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...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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...
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...