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While we tend to think of the Irish landscape as naturally patchworked with field boundaries, the networks of drystone walls and hedgerows are actually a rather recent addition to the countryside.

Larger field size means more space to grow more crops. Loss of hedgerows leads to a loss of animal habitat, which leads to a loss of biodiversity. Increased yield means increased profit for farmers.