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Youngstock Podcast: harvesting tens of thousands of acres down under
Stephen Robb
Stephen Robb talks to contract seed production officer with Goldcrop Tony O’Flynn about farming, college, the Australian harvest and his role.
19 March 2025 Farm machinery
Telematics: the key to farm efficiency
Fergal O Sullivan* looks at the role of telematics and how it can help both contractors, farmers and machinery dealers improve efficiency by gathering real time data and monitor in field performance.
19 March 2025 Forestry
What shall we do with the timber?
A strategic approach to timber marketing to facilitate orderly sales and harvesting can maximise the value of blown timber, writes Donal Magner.
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Standing with forestry owners after Éowyn
Now that we have an estimate of the scale of the problem, we can begin looking at options, including a Reconstitution Scheme, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Teagasc supporting growers with windblow
Irish forest owners are facing a major challenge following the recent storms, writes Teagasc’s John Casey.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Windblown strategy a priority
While natural disasters can occur anywhere and anytime, the level of preparedness by countries and societies plays a crucial role in mitigating their impact, says European Parliament.
19 March 2025 Forestry
A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests
Forestry organisations, the IFA, and timber producers are united in calling for the creation of a forestry development agency to deal with natural disasters and other issues facing the sector.
19 March 2025 Forestry
Wexford event to mark a century of harvesting
A unique event in Wexford next July will feature all the processes used to harvest grain from antiquity to the present day.
19 March 2025 News
Malting price offer made by Boortmalt
Boortmalt had told farmers at a meeting on Monday night that the company expected to announce a price this week.
14 March 2025 News
Windblow has major repercussions for forestry sector
Call for the suspension of felling licences as sector comes to grips with harvesting 10 million cubic metres of blown timber which includes four years' private forest production.
26 February 2025 Forestry
Agri jobs: horticulture positions with accommodation
With planting and calving is full bloom, there are jobs going in the horticulture and dairy sectors across the country.
22 February 2025 News
Grain trends: plenty of price offers
The Irish market has been very active with offers for grain for harvest 2025 in recent days. Siobhán Walsh reports.
19 February 2025 Markets