Forestry

Teagasc outlines presence at upcoming Tullamore Show

Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show takes place on Sunday 10 August in Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

NEWS 5 August 2025

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Positive reaction to planting initiative on public lands

Positive reaction to planting initiative on public lands

NEWS 4 August 2025

Irish Rail seeking forestry consultant

Irish Rail seeking forestry consultant

FORESTRY 3 August 2025

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

NEWS 1 August 2025

Ash dieback scheme still facing major challenges

Ash dieback scheme still facing major challenges

Ash dieback scheme still facing major challenges

FORESTRY 30 July 2025

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Jump in forestry plantings

Jump in forestry plantings

A total of 1,662ha has been planted so far this year and overall afforestation levels are expected to top 2,400ha for 2025.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Michael Healy-Rae reiterated the call which aims to support forest owners to clear dead ash trees and replant with another species.

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

Department to get extra €160m in revised National Development Plan

Department to get extra €160m in revised National Development Plan

The Department of Agriculture has revealed where these investment priorities will be directed.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Closing date extended for Teagasc forest photo competition

Closing date extended for Teagasc forest photo competition

‘Trees in our lives’ is a tree-themed competition that was launched by Teagasc and the Department on 19 May, focusing on some of the key tangible benefits from trees and forests.

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

This figure comes from the HSA’s 2024 annual report which showed that the authority conducted 11,600 workplace inspections and investigations across all economic sectors.

FARM SAFETY 16 July 2025

Young ash trees developing tolerance to dieback, research shows

Young ash trees developing tolerance to dieback, research shows

Approximately 1% to 3% of ash trees exhibit a higher level of natural tolerance to dieback.

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

Hurley makers views: ‘some GAA players are stocking up on hurleys’

Hurley makers views: ‘some GAA players are stocking up on hurleys’

After recent reports that younger ash trees are beginning to show signs of resistance against ash dieback, the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to hurley makers about the wood’s significance.

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

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Using AgNav to support on-farm decision-making

AgNav is a free digital platform for Irish farmers developed by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the ICBF, and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Using AgNav to support on-farm decision-making

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