Minister launches hedgerow leaflets

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Liam Aylward, has launched a new series of Teagasc leaflets on hedgerow management for farmers.

The series consists of four leaflets which detail the best planting, trimming and management techniques for hedgerows as well as outlining important safety measures. They have been produced by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, in association with Networks for Nature.

Catherine Keena said the new leaflets are part of the Teagasc campaign to increase awareness in the value of well-managed hedgerows to farming, wildlife and the countryside.