Trees

Limerick-built tree shears ticks the boxes for Cork contractor

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kanturk father-and-son duo Pat and Eoin Lynch to find out how their excavator-mounted Keltec tree shears has performed since taking delivery earlier this year.

FARM MACHINERY 23 July 2025

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Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

Ash forest owners urged to apply for reconstitution scheme

FORESTRY 23 July 2025

Closing date extended for Teagasc forest photo competition

Closing date extended for Teagasc forest photo competition

FORESTRY 22 July 2025

Young ash trees developing tolerance to dieback, research shows

Young ash trees developing tolerance to dieback, research shows

Young ash trees developing tolerance to dieback, research shows

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’

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

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

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Farmer Writes: attentions turn to reseeding

Farmer Writes: attentions turn to reseeding

I now need to decide how many acres I’m going to put back in for third cut, writes James Strain.

NEWS 23 May 2025

Coillte to harvest windblown trees by end of 2026

Coillte to harvest windblown trees by end of 2026

Coillte is on schedule to restore and replant the company's 14,500ha of windblown forests while Irish sawmills have moved 80% of all harvesting to the windblown areas.

FORESTRY 23 May 2025

Livestock cut not part of NI climate plan

Livestock cut not part of NI climate plan

The draft climate action plan, which covers the period 2023 to 2027, is focussed on cutting emissions by improving efficiencies on livestock farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 May 2025

Teagasc exhibiting horticulture at Bloom

Teagasc exhibiting horticulture at Bloom

The interactive feature shows how the organisations work together to support the Irish horticulture industry and growers, to deliver top-quality local sustainable produce and plants.

NEWS 23 May 2025

A woodland walk and wiping out weeds

A woodland walk and wiping out weeds

Derek Robinson had some time last week to check out newly planted woodland on his Co Down farm.

FARMER WRITES 23 May 2025

Saving Kiwi sheep

Saving Kiwi sheep

A collapsing sheep flock as demand for land from outside farming increases has resulted in the Federated Farmers of New Zealand instigating a campaign to save the famous sheep sector in the country.

DEALER 23 May 2025

Coillte to fell 840ac of conifer trees to restore Galway peatland

Coillte to fell 840ac of conifer trees to restore Galway peatland

Galway County Council has granted planning permission for Coillte to carry out a large-scale peatland restoration in Derryclare.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 May 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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