Forestry
New Forestry Programme 2023-2027
The new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 will come into force in early 2023, subject to state aid approval from the European Commission.
18 February 2023
Native woodland and water quality
Ireland's native woodlands have evolved with our watercourses since before the ice age. Róisín McManus and Michael Somers, Teagasc Nenagh, discuss how the re-emergence of these native woodlands will benefit water quality.
17 February 2023
Part 2: A look at the interim scheme options - Forestry Programme 2023-2027
The proposed new Programme is very ambitious and contains a proposed range of forest types to facilitate new forest creation and also interventions to help facilitate sustainable and resilient existing forests.
12 February 2023
Part 1: A look at the interim scheme options - Forestry Programme 2023-2027
During November 2022, a proposed investment of €1.3bn in Irish forestry was announced, representing the largest ever investment by an Irish Government in tree planting.
10 February 2023
The many options for planting trees - from gardens to fields and forests
From producing timber, capturing carbon, providing shelter, improving water quality to providing habitats etc; we can all list the many benefits of trees and forests.
03 February 2023
The Opportunity of Forestry
Dermot Leavy, his late wife Florian and their four daughters were previously dairy farmers located on the outskirts of Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath.
27 January 2023
Cork production – at the heart of the Montado agroforestry system
The next time you uncork a bottle of wine or pop the champagne spare a thought for that little cork stopper and where it has come from. Noel Kennedy tells us more.
20 January 2023
Managing ash dieback
Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department have produced a series of videos “Managing ash dieback” to provide objective advice to forest owners whose ash plantations have been affected by ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).
13 January 2023
Teagasc at the 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
We invite you to visit the Teagasc stand at the 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).
09 January 2023
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter January 2023
In this month’s Signpost newsletter Stan Lalor, Director of Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, outlines the new Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme.
07 January 2023
Jobs to do in your forest over winter
Winter tends to be a bit more quiet on the farm. It is a great time to get jobs done in your forest. So, dependent on the age of your forest, here are some suggestions to work off all those Christmas puddings!
06 January 2023
Fatal Farm Accident Occurrence in 2022
John McNamara, Health and Safety Specialist, Teagasc, has urged all farmers to review farm safety practices on their farms this January, to ensure a safe working environment for farm families in 2023.
05 January 2023
The role of trees and forests on farms
Can agriculture and forestry be compatible land uses? Can trees provide benefits for the farm business, the environment and the farm family?
30 December 2022
Gaining Wellness around Christmas Time
John McNamara Health & Safety Specialist has Wellness pointers for all.
27 December 2022
A Holly Jolly Christmas
As Christmas fast approaches many of us will 'deck the halls with boughs of holly'. The glossy green foliage and scarlet red berries are synonymous with the festive season. In a Christmas message from the Staff of Teagasc Advisory Waterford/Kilkenny, Aoife Leader, Walsh Scholar, praises the Holly
25 December 2022
Be Winter Ready
Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare, reminds us that it is important to continue to keep safety high on the priority list as the farmyard is a hazardous place.
23 December 2022
95% of the hardwoods used in the Irish furniture and woodworking industries are imported
There are 200,000 ha of broadleaf plantation, of which more than half is 30-years old or younger. Thinnings from such plantations is currently directed to the firewood market, negating any added-value potential which could be realised through markets for better material.
23 December 2022
Keep safe during the Christmas break
Francis Bligh Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist, has some important advice for farmers in keeping safe during the Christmas break. Read about farmyard safety, creating a safe place on the farm for children, dealing with the cold weather, frozen pipes, lighting, farm animals, machinery and more here
21 December 2022
Stay Safe this Christmas
Christmas can create a hive of activity on many farms with family home and friends visiting. It is important to continue to keep safety high on the priority list as the farmyard is a hazardous place. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health & Safety Specialist has advice on staying safe this Christmas
20 December 2022
Minister Pippa Hackett announces overall winner of Teagasc Forest Photo Competition 2022
The overall winner of the 2022 Teagasc forest photo competition was announced by the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, today, Friday 16th December.
17 December 2022
Winner of the “Forests for Wood” Category of the 2022 Teagasc Forest Photo Competition Announced
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department announced the prize winners in category 3, the final category, of its forest photo competition ‘Celebrating a shared national vision of trees, woods and forests’.
16 December 2022
Teagasc to lead largest EU Farm Safety Project ever funded
The European Union (EU) has awarded a group led by Teagasc €5 million in funding to develop and test farm safety solutions. The landmark SafeHabitus project was launched on Thursday, 15 December 2022 in Teagasc Ashtown by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon T.D.
15 December 2022
Majority of Farmers to experience relatively small changes in Income due to Pillar I CAP Reform
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, examines the economic implications of Pillar I CAP reform implementation, which is due to start in January 2023.
15 December 2022
Outlook 2023 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture
This publication from the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department takes a look at the 2023 prospects for agriculture for 2023 covering Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs, Forestry and Sustainability
14 December 2022
Another year of high Agriculture Production Costs expected in 2023
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2022 and looks ahead to future prospects by forecasting farm incomes in 2023.
13 December 2022
Teagasc Forestry Development Department (FDD) presented its innovative “outdoor classroom “educational programme to the European annual meeting of the Integrate Network in Madrid
Between October 19 and 21, more than 40 participants involved with Integrate Network met in Madrid, Spain, to discuss the progress and future development of this pan-European training network.
09 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy Launch
On Thursday December 1st Teagasc launched their Climate Action Strategy 2022 - 2030. Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture. Food and the Marine gave the opening address.
07 December 2022
Teagasc Supporting Farmers for Climate Action - Industry Response
Teagasc Head of Education Dr Anne-Marie Butler was joined by Agriculture Industry leaders for a panel discussion at the launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy on December 1st.
06 December 2022
World Soil Day 2022 - Soils: where food begins
Today December 5th marks the United Nations World Soil Day. The day is marked annually as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. The theme for 2022 is - Soils: where food begins
05 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - The Road Map for Agriculture
Ireland has set out its commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
04 December 2022