Forestry
Why and how farmers are integrating trees into their farming systems
Featuring guest speakers Dr. Ian Short, Teagasc and Maureen Kilgore, IAF, farmers are invited to an upcoming Signpost Series webinar that will discuss agroforestry.
26 October 2026
Tracking nitrous oxide in Ireland’s peatland forests
Understanding the climate impact of forests requires attention not only to carbon stored in trees, but also to greenhouse gas exchange between soils and the atmosphere. Nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent greenhouse gas associated with microbial nitrogen cycling, is an important part of this assessment.
23 October 2026
How windthrow is the biggest threat to Irish forests
Windthrow can reduce the climate benefit of forestry by removing trees that would have kept growing and disturbing the carbon-rich soils beneath them, through the medium of RTÉ Brainstorm, Emmanuel Ekeoma, and Owen Fenton, Teagasc, and Nicole Metje, University of Birmingham, tell us more.
15 October 2026
Growing farm assets and storing carbon
Forestry can be a long-term investment that complements the main farming enterprise and strengthens the farm business for the next generation, Siobhan Kavanagh, John Casey and Brendan Smiddy, Teagasc, introduce the Jones family in Co. Cork, a farm partnership where forestry has proven to better than stocks and shares.
14 October 2026
2027 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award – deadline extended
The call for entries for the 2027 RDS Forestry Awards, including the RDS/Teagasc Farm Forestry Award, has been extended. Entries will continue to be accepted up to Friday 23rd October 2026. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Noel Kennedy tells us more.
9 October 2026
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