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Flower power against pests

A study by the Journal of Agricultural Economics found that planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000/ha every year.

DEALER 30 April 2025

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Who will be crowned Mr Personality 2025?

Who will be crowned Mr Personality 2025?

NEWS 23 April 2025

Storms flatten over 26,000ha of trees

Storms flatten over 26,000ha of trees

FORESTRY 23 April 2025

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

How to maximise windblown timber revenue

FORESTRY 16 April 2025

Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks

Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks

Fitzmaurice calls for legislation targeting road and power cable tree risks

FORESTRY 10 April 2025

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Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

The magnificent history of Ireland’s towering trees is in the spotlight following the recent storms, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 5 March 2025

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

Major fall in felling licences in first quarter

There are precedents in other countries that a relaxation of rules are allowed following large storm events, Joe Codd of the Society of Irish Foresters said.

FORESTRY 5 March 2025

ICMSA criticises additional land access powers for the ESB

ICMSA criticises additional land access powers for the ESB

The proposal by the ESB would support a reappraisal of the system following the breakdown and delayed reconnections in the aftermath of storm Éowyn.

NEWS 5 March 2025

Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister

Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister

The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.

FORESTRY 5 March 2025

Applications open hare’s corner biodiversity initiative

Applications open hare’s corner biodiversity initiative

The hare’s corner initiative, run by Burrenbeo Trust in conjunction with Offaly Biodiversity Office, is open for applications for landowners in Offaly, Limerick, Galway, Carlow, Sligo and Meath.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 5 March 2025

Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport

Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport

Michael Cahill TD asked the minister if he would bring in a grant in light of recent storm damage and referenced sums of €60/km for roadside hedge-cutting and €100/km to cut roadside trees.

NEWS 5 March 2025

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers not allowed to burn storm-downed branches

Farmers should instead consider chipping, mulching or composting waste material generated by storm Éowyn.

NEWS 5 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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