Forestry
Hackett 'did not attend' first ash dieback taskforce meeting - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in...
Forestry
Forestry
LTWO: Ash dieback taskforce 'faces an impossible task'
The outcome of the first ash dieback taskforce meeting has been met with strong criticism from some of its members....
Forestry
Watch: Protesters demand 'justice' for ash dieback farmers
Forest owners led by the Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Ltd. (LTWO) gathered outside Leinster House today (Wednesday, May 29),...
Environment
A focus on enhancing water quality by tree planting at Moorepark
An event highlighting sustainability measures implemented at Moorepark, Co. Cork, with a focus on planting trees took place today (Wednesday,...
Forestry
'Constructive engagement' at first ash dieback taskforce meeting
Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine...
Forestry
Forest owners to hold ash dieback protest outside Leinster House
Forestry owners impacted by ash dieback are being urged to join a protest outside Leinster House this week. The demonstration...
Forestry
Study to examine potential of mass engineered timber in building
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a study on mass engineered timber (MET)....
Forestry
2 forestry portfolios valued at more than €14.5m for sale
Two major forestry portfolios, totaling nearly 700ha, are currently for sale across the country starting in Donegal and continuing right...
Forestry
Over 580 approvals issued under ash dieback scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a total of 586 approvals under the current Reconstitution...
Forestry
Ash dieback: How to qualify for the €5,000/ha payment
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has provided some clarity to landowners looking to apply for the...
Forestry
DAFM: IT system for ash dieback support payment in 'development'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that the “development” of an IT system to...
Forestry
Irish forestry project wins EIP-AGRI Innovation Award
Illaun Farm-Forest Alliance received a prestigious award in the sustainable forest management category at the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards in Estoril,...
Rural Life
DAFM issues 'condition orange' forest fire warning
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a ‘Condition Orange’ forest fire warning for the coming...
Forestry
TD calls for 'significant increase' in ash dieback compensation
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has called for an “urgent review” of the recently announced €79.5 million support package...
Horticulture
Plant pests 'know no borders' warns minister
The Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, has warned today (Wednesday, May 8) that plant pests...
Forestry
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme due shortly
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme will open...
Forestry
Over 25,000t of logs imported from Scotland so far in 2024
Over 25,000t of logs have been imported into Ireland from Scotland so far in 2024, according to figures provided by...
Forestry
Winners of the RDS forestry and livestock awards announced
The winners of this year’s RDS forestry and livestock awards have been announced at the two-day RDS summit on biodiversity...