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...
Hedgerows
Environment
Watch: All things biodiversity on information trail in Birr
Over 300 people attended a biodiversity information event at Birr Castle Demense this week, organised by Teagasc. Minister of State...
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
1.4m hawthorn/whitethorn plants imported in 2024
In 2024, there have been over 1.4m crataegus (hawthorn/whitethorn) plants imported into Ireland from within the European Union (EU). This is...
Rural Life
Hedge-cutting season to re-open in three weeks
The end of the hedge-cutting ban, which protects bird life during the nesting season, is now three weeks away, with...
Environment
Bill introduced to Dáil seeks to protect 'significant hedgerows'
A bill which seeks to protect “significant hedgerows” across the country for their environmental benefits has been introduced to the...
biodiversity
Over 200 events scheduled for National Biodiversity Week
Ireland’s nature and wildlife will take centre stage for National Biodiversity Week 2024 from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May...
N.Ireland
National Hedgerow Week: Celebrate the benefits
National Hedgerow Week, which commences on Monday, May 6, is a week to “celebrate all the benefits” a hedgerow can...
Environment
National farmer moth monitoring scheme to be rolled out
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is set to roll out a scheme to monitor moth populations on farms across the...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Three weeks left to plant new hedgerows
Farmers in tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have less than a month to plant new hedgerows...
Environment
Concerns over risk of fireblight from hawthorn imports for ACRES
Concerns have been raised by environmental organisations over the risk of fireblight from imports of hawthorn, which is also called...
Environment
Minister: 'Protect nature' as nesting and breeding season begins
Damage to hedgerows and illegal, uncontrolled fires can cause harm to nature and wildlife as nesting and breeding season gets...
Rural Life
RSA urges landowners to cut hedgerows ahead of deadline
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on landowners to cut their...
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...
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...
Tillage
Managing hedgerows on tillage farms
Managing hedgerows to allow the safe passage of machinery and optimal crop growth conditions is a common practice on Irish...
Tillage
Hedges represent a key asset on Ireland’s tillage farms
There is a growing recognition that hedges represent an important and valuable asset on Ireland’s tillage farms. Moreover, the scope...
Environment
Daily farm walks to feature as part of Hedgerow Week 2023
The value of “healthy hedgerows” is highlighted as this year’s Hedgerow Week 2023 begins tomorrow (Friday, September 1), and will...