Forestry
Teagasc publish Enterprise Roadmaps 2030
Teagasc has published a new series of “Enterprise Roadmaps” looking forward to 2030 across seven agricultural enterprise areas; dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, tillage, horticulture, and forestry.
23 February 2026
Teagasc weekly Signpost webinar to highlight Agroforestry opportunities
On Friday morning, February 27, Teagasc invites you to participate in its highly popular Signpost Webinar series, which will explore attractive options for agroforestry - the beneficial integration of trees and farming on the same land parcels. Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Department tells us more.
23 February 2026
NATSEED – species-specific seed sampling strategies for native trees
Since its launch in April 2025, the NATSEED project has focused on improving our understanding of native tree seed sources in Ireland and the methods used to assess seed quality, Saoirse O’Neill Field, NATSEED Project Research Technician, Teagasc; Dheeraj Singh Rathore, Tree Improvement Research Officer, Teagasc, Colin Kelleher, Taxonomist & Keeper of the Herbarium, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland; and Patrick Langan, NATSEED Project Postdoctoral Researcher, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, tell us more.
20 February 2026
Reforestation following harvest
Once a forest has been clearfelled, the same area needs to be restocked with a new generation of trees. The focus of this reforestation is to provide an ideal planting environment, encourage strong growth of the most suitable tree species and minimise losses or growth delays. Teagasc Forestry Advisor Kevin O’Connell tells us more.
13 February 2026
Thinking about planting trees or managing an existing forest?
Commencing next week, the Teagasc Forestry Development Department is running 33 One to One Forestry Clinics across every county from the 9th to the 26th of February 2026. Frances McHugh tells us why these clinics will be of interest to those thinking about planting trees or already managing an existing forest.
6 February 2026
33 locations announced for Teagasc Forestry One-to-One Clinics
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department has announced 33 locations for its upcoming series of One-to-One Forestry Clinics, offering attendees an excellent opportunity to take an independent look at how forestry can add to farm income, sustainability, tax and labour efficiency
3 February 2026
Continuous cover forestry management – an alternative approach
With growing interest in alternative management approaches, Dr. Ian Short and Dr. Grace Jones dig deeper into research on continuous cover forestry management systems.
30 January 2026
Reminder to claim your annual forest premium
The annual forest premium payment is an important support to forest owners. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, John Casey reminds forest owners who may still have to submit their 2026 premium online application to do so, with payments issued on a weekly basis.
23 January 2026
Forests for their future
Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Advisor, introduces us to Fergal Keaveney, who’s embarked on a forestry journey where trees will be a key component in the family’s farming future.
16 January 2026
RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award Closing Date Extended to 30 January
Farming and forestry can complement each other in many ways to drive farming and wider sustainability. The RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award recognises farmers who demonstrate leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
9 January 2026