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Northern Ireland
‘Little to nothing has been done to improve wildfire prevention’- UFU
James Hanly
This comes after UFU president William Irvine and deputy president Glenn Cuddy visited the Mournes to speak to farmers who have been affected by recent wildfires.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
The latest news in-brief from across the farming and food industry in NI.
28 March 2025 News
Farmers warned of ‘malicious’ wildfires in Northern Ireland
These incidents of fire lighting over the last week have caused damage to different parts of the Northern Ireland countryside.
Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches
Farmers should instead consider chipping, mulching or composting waste material generated by storm Éowyn.
5 March 2025 News
Minister reminds farmers of upcoming hedge-cutting restriction
Under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 the cutting, grubbing, burning or other destruction of 'vegetation growing in any hedge or ditch' in this time frame is prohibited.
26 February 2025 News
Fed up looking at bags of black plastic
Fermanagh farmer, John Egerton is a member of a recycling scheme for his farm plastic.
19 February 2025 Farmer Writes
Investigations under way after fire at Barley Cove
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing has confirmed it is investigating a fire on Sunday evening 9 February on the Mizen Head Peninsula.
12 February 2025 News
What to do with my green waste?
Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.
13 November 2024 Climate and environment