Forestry
New Teagasc ConnectEdProgramme Manager Appointed
Sheila Quinn has been appointed as the new manager of the Teagasc ConnectEd Programme. She will lead the development and delivery of the Programme which provides training and knowledge exchange programmes to the wider agri-food sector. Read more about Sheila Quinn and Teagasc ConnectEd here
29 June 2022
Show Jessy your Farm Safety ideas and win!
Calling 4-12 year olds! Jessy the Sheep Dog, our Teagasc Farm Safety mascot, loves to help keep everyone safe on the farm so she wants to give 4 lucky winners a prize. Find out about the ‘Stay Safe with Jessy' art competition, how to enter and what you can win. Closing date for entries is 22 July
19 June 2022
New Teagasc Regional Reviews Published
Teagasc has published Reviews for each of the 12 Teagasc Advisory Regions. The reviews give an overview of the range of the agricultural and farming sectors in each region. The supporting advisory activities and education courses provided by Teagasc are also highlighted and available in the reviews.
19 June 2022
Less well known native trees – adding a powerful ecological punch in our new forests
Rowan, Hazel, Holly and Hawthorn are native trees with rich ecological and cultural credentials which are adding a powerful ecological punch to the biodiversity of our new forests. Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, discusses the Native Woodland Scheme which recognises the value of these
17 June 2022
Ash propagation workshop held at Teagasc
Teagasc, in collaboration with Skogforsk, Sweden, were delighted to co-host a recent two-day workshop on methods of propagating Ash for future restoration at the Ashtown Research Centre on 14th – 15th June, 2022. The focus was on propagation of Ash plant material tolerant to the dieback disease.
16 June 2022
Forestry – farm planning and integrating trees on the farm
Setting clear objectives and timely planning are essential for new farm forest enterprises. A range of planting options can be considered to meet financial, social & environmental enhancement objectives. Comprehensive supports are available from Teagasc as Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist explains
13 June 2022
Heart health – changes are needed
Farmers aged 17 to 64 are seven times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than salaried employees. Simple steps can reduce your risk. John McNamara Teagasc Health and Safety specialist & Diana van Doorn Teagasc Walsh Scholar discuss this recent major study on improving cardiovascular health
12 June 2022
Multiple challenges, long-term reward
In 2019, Ash Dieback disease was discovered in Brendan Keane’s 7ha crop of 14 year old ash. At the same time, the Waterford farmer was preparing to put in a forest road and thin his adjacent 8ha Sitka spruce plantation. John Casey Teagasc Forestry Development Officer tracks Brendan's progress
10 June 2022
Planning for Succession & Inheritance
Planning for succession is a vital process to engage in, for all farm families. It is through this process that that the next generation of farmers or farm owners are brought into farming or the ownership of land. Thomas Curran, Regional Manager of Teagasc Cork West has worthwhile advice here
07 June 2022
Identifying ash dieback
Ash dieback is caused by an invasive fungal pathogen; Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (formerly known as Chalara fraxinea). It arrived in Europe from Asia in the early 1990s and was first recorded in Ireland in 2012. Dheeraj Rathore, Teagasc Forestry researcher outlines common signs of possible ash dieback
03 June 2022
TResearch Summer 2022
TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. Picture of health - Researchers are leading work to improve the health and happiness of animals on farms, as public interest in animal welfare increases
31 May 2022
Creating a native farm woodland
Fifteen years ago, Michael Gallagher got grant aid approval to establish a native woodland on his farm. The woodland consists mainly oak with a nurse crop of Scots pine and European larch. Forestry advisor Steven Meyen and Michael tell us more about the woodland
27 May 2022
Teagasc Forestry Development Department - Overview
The Forestry Development Department of Teagasc provides forestry advisory, research and training services to private forest owners in Ireland. Find out about our forestry research centres, the work of our forestry advisors and the service we provide in a brief video overview here
20 May 2022
2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Winner - Cathal Rudden
Cavan farmer Cathal Rudden is the winner of the 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award. Cathal was presented with his award in Dublin last Friday, 6th May by Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett.
13 May 2022
Forest recreation walks - don't miss out
The Teagasc and DAFM series of nationwide walks on Forest recreation continue up to May 20. Each walk is in the evening and will commence at 7pm. You can register for one of the four remaining walks in Laois, Roscommon, Sligo and Tipperary and get further details of each walk here
13 May 2022
Today's Farm - May/June 2022
The May/June edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. The main focus of this edition is on Teagasc Grange research and previews the BEEF2022 Open Day. It also has articles on the upcoming Sheep Open Day; heart health; butterflies and moths; fodder budgets; silage walls and more.
13 May 2022
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 and Forestry
Once again, it is time to ensure your all-important Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application is completed and submitted in good time. Teagasc recently launched a guidance video where Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, explains how the BPS interacts with forestry and provides useful tips and checks
06 May 2022
Forest Recreation Walks in May 2022
Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will run a nationwide series of walks between 9 and 20 May focusing on forest recreation. These walks will celebrate private forests where the owner has developed a recreational element to his or her forest. Register here
03 May 2022
Pine Weevil Conference
Teagasc in association with Maynooth University and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are organising a free, one-day conference on 4 May 2022 focusing on integrated pest management for pine weevil in Ireland.
02 May 2022
Growing Wild - willow, primrose and lady's smock
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside. Here she shares some interesting facts of nature about willow, primroses and Lady's smock or cuckoo flower
01 May 2022
How to Manage Pine Weevil Control
It is estimated that on average 50% of the seedlings on untreated reforestation sites in Ireland and the UK are killed by large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis), in the early years. John Casey, Teagasc Forestry & Dr. Louise McNamara, Teagasc Crops advise on predicting the risk and management options
29 April 2022
Kildalton College takes top prize at Macra Challenge Day
The 2022 Macra Na Feirme Challenges day ran in Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. The overall winners this year were Kildalton College.
28 April 2022
A Chemical Method to Distinguish Between Silver birch & Downy birch
As Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) & downy birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh) are two birches often difficult to distinguish, have different yield potential and require different management regimes, it is imperative that they can be identified. Oliver Sheridan, Teagasc Forestry Researcher explains
22 April 2022
Teagasc /FBD Student of the Year Awards 2021
Dave Moloney from County Cork is the 2021 Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year. The awards were presented by Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Dublin today Thursday, 21 April 2022.
22 April 2022
Making wood work
Teagasc is engaged in an extensive range of research including national and international collaborations. Teagasc highlights the impacts of its latest research in "Research impact highlights in 2020". Forestry is one such area as Niall Farrelly, Luka Kranjz and Annette Hart outline here
20 April 2022
Ballyhaise College Farm Enterprises
Ballyhaise College is located 8km north of Cavan town. It is situated on an estate of 220 hectares of grass and woodlands. The college farm comprises od a dairy herd, suckler cow herd, sheep flock and 50 hectares of diverse woodlands. The college has joint courses with DkIT
19 April 2022
The importance of selecting for vigour when growing hardwoods
Broadleaf woodlands are a very important resource for our local environment and rural communities. Broadleaf woodlands can also produce valuable hardwood timber, ranging from firewood to high quality furniture grade. Forestry Development Officer Jonathan Spazzi gives advice on growing broadleaves.
15 April 2022
Longer days, more work, greater danger
Spring is here, and with it peak workload. Reduce your risk of injury or even death with some simple precautions. Francis Bligh and John McNamara Teagasc Health and Safety specialists have suggestions for keeping safe at calving time, when handling slurry and around machinery here
10 April 2022
Managing Roadside Trees
The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine has published guidance on managing roadside trees. Written by a panel of experts convened by the Tree Council, it presents a simple six-step process for landowners to follow. Co-author Eileen Woodbyrne summarises the advice and guidance in the booklet
09 April 2022
Forest fires – what we can do
Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer has good practical advice on what forest owners and visitors to forests can do, to prevent forest fires and to minimise the threat to their forests from wildfires during the current high risk season.
08 April 2022