Environment
Deepening the understanding of farming in the uplands
Representing a significant proportion of land across the island, almost 200 delegates joined CAFRE and Teagasc for the Uplands Symposium 2025 to deepen their understanding of upland farming systems and to explore future policy opportunities.
5 September 2025
Have you declared your Farming for Water Catch Crops?
Farmers who’ve established two-month catch crops under the Farming for Water EIP are being reminded that the declaration deadline is fast approaching.
3 September 2025
Fertiliser spreading – key dates approaching
September marks a key month and farmers need to be aware that the closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorus, is fast approaching.
2 September 2025
Hedgerows – the vital role they play for our birds, bats and bees
To mark Hedgerow Week 2025, Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a closer look at how birds, bats and bees interact with our hedgerows – using them as vital corridors for food, shelter and travel.
2 September 2025
Brush up on your sustainable hedge cutting skills
With the hedge cutting season now open, farmers and contractors are invited to see sustainable hedge cutting in action on Thursday, September 4 at 11am in Teagasc Kildalton College, Co. Kilkenny E32 YW08.
1 September 2025
Hedgerows – the sum of many parts
Native hedgerows support around one hundred plant species, including trees, shrubs, climbers and herbs. Countryside Management Specialist at Teagasc, Dr. Catherine Keena takes a look at these components, highlighting the vital role they play in biodiversity.
1 September 2025
Hedge cutting window set to open
Farmers are being reminded that the prohibited period for hedge cutting comes to an end from September 1. Section 40 of the Wildlife Act prohibits the cutting of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August
31 August 2025
Celebrating Ireland’s hedgerows
To celebrate National Hedgerow Week, Dr. Catherine Keena joins this episode of the Environment Edge to explain the difference between topped and treeline hedges.
30 August 2025
Celebrating Carlow farmers’ contribution to nature
As part of National Heritage Week, a Farming for Nature Celebration took place in Myshall, County Carlow, on August 16th, 2025. Claudia Barry, Teagasc Biodiversity Research Technician and Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Farmland Biodiversity Research Officer, tell us more.
29 August 2025
Hedge cutting for healthy hedges – think before cutting this autumn
Hedges remain one of the most important features of the Irish countryside, sequestering and storing carbon, providing shelter for livestock, a habitat for wildlife, and serving as vital corridors for biodiversity. Brian Clancy and Catherine Keena tell us more ahead of National Hedgerow Week.
29 August 2025