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Roadside trees - who is responsible for them and do I need approval to cut them?
Darren Carty
With ash dieback weakening ash trees and increasing the risk of falling branches and trees there is a growing concern among farmers regarding safety risks posed to road users.
23 December 2024 Renewables
Solar industry sets out demands
As the new government prepares to take office, the industry body representing the large-scale solar sector has called for reforms of how solar is roll out.
4 December 2024 News
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
Farmers need answers on A5, MLAs told
Over 3,000 acres of land on 314 farms is set to be affected by the A5 road upgrade.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
‘Better tax incentives needed for growers’
Tom Murray of O'Shea farms was speaking at Tillage Day 2024 on land leasing for the horticulture sector.
13 November 2024 News
UK farmers nervous about inheritance tax
Agricultural property relief allows most farm businesses in the UK to be exempt from inheritance tax when the farm owner dies.
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Laws of the land market: how Ireland compares to Europe
Caitríona Morrissey and Declan O'Brien examine the control of land sales in Europe, including some states that dictate minimum and maximum prices, and who can buy.
23 October 2024 News
New €1.3m initiative for nature actions on farms
Project ReFarm is being launched on a pilot basis and will see farmers receive payments for initiating nature-positive actions.
22 October 2024 News
Farmer representation needed in drafting nature restoration plan
The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was passed by the Council of the European Union this year.
17 October 2024 News
Giant hogweed infestation posing risk to children in Tipperary
Giant hogweed is a non-native invasive hazardous plant, which can cause serious skin burns and other health issues and children are particularly at risk.
16 October 2024 News
Farmers urged to respect gas pipelines
GNI (UK) Ltd. have run a series of information events in NI to highlight the importance of gas pipeline safety
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Concerns over change to relief on farm transfers
The introduction of an active farmer test will have to take account of real-world circumstances.
2 October 2024 News