2019
Clinics for Online Forestry Premium Applications
Clinics for Online Forestry Premium Applications Andrew Doyle T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine with responsibility for forestry has outlined additional supports to assist forest owners in making their 2020 Forestry Premium Payment application online. This initiative is part of the Department’s drive to improve […]
14 November 2019
Teagasc Forest Research Day
Teagasc Forest Research Day When: Wednesday Time: arrive any time between 11:30am – 1pm Where: Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow R93 XE12 The Teagasc Forestry Development Department is organising a Teagasc Forest Research Day on Wednesday at Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow. The aim of this day is to […]
16 October 2019
Get ready for Storm Lorenzo
0 Get ready for Storm Lorenzo With Storm Lorenzo fast approaching, it is important to think safety first. Follow the severe weather advice provided by Met Éireann: “In early October, trees are mostly in full leaf with a large surface area, so even moderate strength winds can bring down weakened trees and/or tree […]
2 October 2019
Forestry at the Tullamore Show 2019
Forestry at the Tullamore Show 2019 When: Sunday Where: Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly The Tullamore Show is Ireland’s largest one day agricultural event. Every year, it attracts the best cattle, sheep, and equine breeders from all over the country, alongside entrants for all its other competitions. It is […]
11 August 2019
Forestry grant and premium payment applications to go fully on-line
0 Forestry grant and premium payment applications to go fully on-line Andrew Doyle T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for forestry, recently announced that his Department is moving to a completely on-line forestry grant and premium system from 1 January 2020. The system will […]
6 August 2019
Ash Management Event
Ash Management Event Wednesday 10 July at John Lockes, GAA Club, Callan, Co Kilkenny. Teagasc, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are organising a broadleaf event focusing on the management of ash which will held on a site managed by the Irish Wood Producers. Managing ash Timing is […]
10 July 2019
Radio interview: benefits of trees on the farm
Radio interview: benefits of trees on the farm Frances McHugh, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer features in this radio documentary which considers the opportunities and benefits of planting trees on the farm. She also discusses the development of forest management in the private sector. This radio programme was produced by Monica Hayes of KCLR […]
27 June 2019
Talking Timber 2019
Talking Timber 2019 Conifer timber marketing events in Cork and Laois Making the most cents out of harvesting Tuesday 11 June @ 9.30am: Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co Cork. For further details, contact: John Casey Thursday 13 June @ 9.30am: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix, Co Laois. For further details, contact: Liam Kelly This […]
11 June 2019
Forest walks: the importance of managing young forests
Forest walks: the importance of managing young forests Go to table with details of all upcoming forest walks, 29 April – 9 May 2019 Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are organising a nationwide series of forest walks from 29 April to 9 May focusing on the management of […]
25 March 2019
International Day of Forests 2019
International Day of Forests 2019 March 21 has been designated as the International Day of Forests by the United Nations (UN). This is a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each Day of Forests, countries worldwide are encouraged to undertake local and national […]
21 March 2019