Forestry
Teagasc Forestry Supporting Transferring the Family Farm Clinic Series
Next week, Teagasc commences its annual series of Transferring the Family Farm clinics. These highly popular events are invaluable for gaining insights into the process of family farm transfer and key aspects that need to be considered. Tom Houlihan tells us more on supports that will be available, including those addressing forestry queries.
2 October 2026
Forest Gardens – working with nature
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department recently organised two Forest Garden walks. These events highlighted the opportunities provided by this recently launched planting option that allows participants work with nature. Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, Paul Butler tells us more.
25 September 2026
‘Letting Trees Work for Us’ photography competition launched
The annual Teagasc / Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) forest photo competition was today, Tuesday, 15 September, launched at the National Ploughing Championships by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins, T.D.
15 September 2026
Meet the Teagasc Forestry Team at the National Ploughing
All roads lead to the National Ploughing Championships, on September 15 - 17, taking place this year at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. We invite you to visit the Teagasc stand and get all your forestry queries answered. Tom Houlihan of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department tells us more.
11 September 2026
2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award now open
Teagasc is delighted to announce the recent opening of the 2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award, recognising farmers who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation to successfully integrate their farm and forestry enterprises. Noel Kennedy tell us more.
4 September 2026
Talking Timber 2026 event provides guidance for forest owners to enhance the value of their forests
Forest owners preparing for thinning, timber harvesting or clearfelling are being encouraged to plan ahead and take a whole-forest approach to maximising the value of their resource. That was the main message from the Talking Timber 2026 event which took place at the Charleville Park Hotel, County Cork, on Tuesday, 1st September.
4 September 2026
Talking Timber is coming to Co. Cork
Teagasc is delighted to announce that its popular annual conifer timber marketing event, 'Talking Timber' returns on Tuesday, September 1. This year’s focus is 'Sustainably increasing the value of your forest'. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, John Casey tells us more.
28 August 2026
Visit Teagasc Forestry at Ireland’s Woodland Show 2026
Ireland’s Woodland Show, celebrating the many benefits of Irish trees and woodlands, takes place at the beautiful Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30. The Teagasc stand will feature exhibits and information on forestry advisory services and applied research. Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Development Department, tells us more about this exciting event.
21 August 2026
FORADVISE – Strengthening Europe’s Forestry Advisory Network
FORADVISE is a Horizon Europe funded project that is bringing together over 30 beneficiaries and stakeholders working to create a Europe-wide forestry advisory network. It seeks to empower the provision of forestry advice through sharing of knowledge, good practices, digital tools, training and peer to peer collaboration. Dr Mireille Ginesy, Teagasc Extension Officer with the FORADVISE project tells us more.
14 August 2026
Small-scale timber processing – creating new opportunities
Ireland’s forestry sector is evolving. Alongside the established large-scale and technologically advanced sawmilling industry, increasing attention is being given to the opportunities offered by small-scale timber processing, through a recent Today’s Farm Article, John Casey and Kevin O’Connell of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department tell us more.
7 August 2026