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Temporary rebound forecast for forestry
Declan O’Brien
Forestry plantings could top 2,500ha in 2025, up from 1,650ha in 2023 and similar levels this year.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
1 November 2024 Forestry
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
The new project will focus on four key areas and has been allocated €770,000.
Transforming Food Systems in Sligo
Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.
23 October 2024 Footprint Farmers
A forest midwife, mind you
A nature documentary premiered in Roscommon town this week which is called 'The Forest Midwife'.
23 October 2024 Dealer
Five field maintenance jobs as grazing season ends
With grazing ending on many farms, outlined are a few field jobs to consider.
19 October 2024 Management
Harnessing the power of clover leads to success for Co Tipperary farmers
Going down the clover route has allowed the Walshs to reduce their chemical nitrogen usage from 220kg/ha to 115kg/ha, writes Rachel Donovan.
16 October 2024 News
Concerns over fireblight disease
"Our fireblight status needs to be protected." - Liam Feeney, Glencar Co Sligo
16 October 2024 Viewpoints
Uphill battle for English upland farmers
In the first of series reports from the north of England, Peter McCann speaks to Northumberland farmer Dave Stanner.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Beech revisited as woodland and timber tree
Irish pavilion at the Venice Biennale to highlight aesthetic, functional and acoustic qualities of Irish grown beech, writes Donal Magner
2 October 2024 Forestry
Farmer Writes: my wife wants me to build her a sand arena
James Strain says that a more pressing issue than the building of a sand arena is his wife's horses trampling his fields.
30 September 2024 Farmer Writes
Roadside ash dieback needs to be addressed - Hackett
Minister Pippa Hackett said while there is a scheme for the removal of forestry and plantation ash, it does not address the issue of roadside ash dieback.
28 September 2024 News