Forestry
Can Ireland’s lost elm trees return to our landscapes?
In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Karuna Shrestha, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, and Dheeraj Rathore, Teagasc Tree Improvement Research Officer, discussed their research on the conservation and genetic improvement of ash, elm and other forest tree species in Ireland.
3 July 2026
Teagasc Forestry Advice at BEEF2026
The Teagasc Forestry Development Department will be present at BEEF2026, sharing plenty of insights on how forestry can play an important role in the whole farm planning process.
25 June 2026
Minister Grealish visits the Teagasc Crops Research Programme
The latest research from the Teagasc Crops Research Centre in Oak Park, Carlow was showcased during a visit by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Noel Grealish TD, last week.
24 June 2026
Hedgerow biodiversity explored at Teagasc Oak Park event
Stakeholders interested in biodiversity, agriculture, forestry and landscape management gathered at Teagasc Oak Park on May 22 for an event celebrating United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity, Teagasc researcher, Dheeraj Rathore fills us in on the key happenings from the event.
19 June 2026
Explore best management and forest creation options
Forest owners, farmers, landowners and anyone with an interest in forestry are invited to attend a unique series of six Teagasc Forest Management Walks taking place across Ireland from June 15 -18, 2026.
9 June 2026
Discover how the integration of trees and farming can work together
The integration of trees on the farm can offer attractive options in helping Irish farmers build more sustainable, resilient and environmentally efficient farming systems.
5 June 2026
Impact of reduced chilling on Sitka spruce seedlings dormancy
Romane Guernalec, PhD student, and Tomás Byrne, Tree Improvement Technologist, tell us about how research into the Sitka spruce growth cycle could help secure the future of Irish forestry.
29 May 2026
Trees and forests in our lives at Bloom 2026
As well as the engaging horticultural exhibits, visitors to Bloom 2026 will be able to explore the many benefits of trees and forests in our lives, whether in our gardens or in our wider landscape. Teagasc Forestry Advisor, Liam Kelly previews the Teagasc Forestry Department’s presence at the event.
22 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
Turning a new leaf
Recent Teagasc Reforestation after Storm Damage events highlighted pathways to re-establishing new forests that are available to forest owners. For one farming family the clearance of their storm damaged forests presents opportunities for new hope and forest renewal. Noel Kennedy tells us more.
15 May 2026