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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.
20 December 2024 News
Fallen trees expected from 110km/hr gusts this weekend
The national forecaster has issued two yellow weather warnings that will bring “sustained strong and gusty westerly winds” veering north-westerly coupled with large coastal waves.
18 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Little doubt that dogs are our best friends
As it’s Christmas, I thought we’d have a little crazy fun and let Billy the Jack Russell have his view on the year that was.
Dangerous roadside trees need to be removed says INHFA
The farm body has called for a Government-funded national plan to identify and cut down trees that pose a risk to the public.
15 December 2024 News
Storm Darragh leaves almost 400,000 without power
A nationwide status yellow warning is in place until 3pm this Saturday following storm Darragh.
7 December 2024 News
My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Gardaí targeting Christmas tree robbers
The national police and security service told the Irish Farmers Journal that it will be conducting regular anti-crime patrols and checkpoints in the lead-up to the festive period.
4 December 2024 Forestry
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
4 December 2024 News
Temporary rebound forecast for forestry
Forestry plantings could top 2,500ha in 2025, up from 1,650ha in 2023 and similar levels this year.
27 November 2024 News
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
The new project will focus on four key areas and has been allocated €770,000.
1 November 2024 Forestry
Transforming Food Systems in Sligo
Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.
23 October 2024 Footprint Farmers