Forestry

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

The scheme offers potential to modernise the forestry sector, according to Minister Michael Healy-Rae.

FORESTRY 28 November 2025

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

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Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

NEWS 26 November 2025

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

FORESTRY 19 November 2025

Ireland's confident design statement at Japan's Expo 25

Ireland's confident design statement at Japan's Expo 25

Ireland's confident design statement at Japan's Expo 25

FORESTRY 12 November 2025

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

FORESTRY 8 November 2025

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West Waterford farm sells for €2.525m at auction

West Waterford farm sells for €2.525m at auction

The auction of a 175ac residential farm in west Waterford drew a huge crowd to the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, as it went under the hammer at the end of October, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 29 October 2025

‘Significant number’ of public bodies in talks to access forestry funds

‘Significant number’ of public bodies in talks to access forestry funds

State bodies are eligible to receive annual forestry premiums for 15 years at a rate of €1,103/ha under the Forestry Programme.

FORESTRY 29 October 2025

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Over 70 investigations into alleged illegal tree felling

Along with alleged illegal tree felling, the Department is also investigating 27 reports of hedgerow removal.

FORESTRY 29 October 2025

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

Legislation has been brought before cabinet that would place a responsibility on forestry owners to maintain power line corridors, the IFA has said.

FORESTRY 29 October 2025

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

First Sennebogen machine in Ireland exceeding expectations

Back in 2023, Cork-based business Noel Kelleher Tree Care Ltd was the first in Ireland to buy a new German-built Sennebogen Tree Care handler, Peter Thomas Keaveney finds out how it has performed.

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Operating 12 diggers, four forestry mulchers and four tree shears, Gary Abbott spoke with Fermanagh contractor Alan Ferguson to learn why he diversified beyond grass and slurry work.

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

‘Irish contractors needed more time before overseas contractors were brought in’

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with forestry contractor Des Langan, as he was tackling windblown forests. He spoke about the current state of the sector and his new Komatsu 931xc harvester.

FARM MACHINERY 29 October 2025

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The farmers behind the Golden Arches

McDonald’s and Lakeland Dairies’ partnership: behind every iconic McDonald’s product lies a network of dedicated Irish suppliers, family farms and co-operatives.

The farmers behind the Golden Arches

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