Discover how forestry can add value to your farm
Landowners and forest owners are invited to attend a Let’s Talk Trees information meeting being held at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on Shannon (N41 N9W4) on this Thursday, November 12 at 7pm.
This meeting is being held by Teagasc, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The theme of this event is ‘Discover how forestry can add value to your farm’.
This event will highlight the range of options available under the current Forestry Programme to add value to your farm and land through appropriate forestry creation.
For farmers and landowners considering new opportunites, forestry offers very attractive incentives to further diversify farm income, enhance farm sustainability and climate action ambitions. The DAFM Forestry Programme offers a suite of planting options that will complement existing farm enterprises. There will also be information on support schemes available to help manage existing forests.
The main feature of the meeting will be an opportunity for one-to-one consultations with DAFM and Teagasc forestry staff, with individual clinic booths available on the night. These one-to-one clinics will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss, in confidence, your specific situation and get all your forestry questions answered.
Let’s Talk Trees 2026 will include:
- Two short presentations from DAFM and Teagasc on:
- Afforestation grant and premium details;
- How forestry fits in with and complements other farm income support measures
These will be followed by a panel discussion featuring a forest owner sharing insight on their own forestry journey, why they chose to plant and how it works in conjunction with their farm enterprise
The meeting will conclude with participants having the opportunity to engage with Teagasc and DAFM staff at one-to-one clinics.
Why you should attend
If you’re considering forestry, or simply want to learn more about the opportunities available, these sessions will help you:
- Earn more from your land through forestry grants and annual premium payment
- Diversify your income and create a growing asset on your land
- Hear from farmers who have planted trees and have seen the benefits
- Get individual and personal advice from Teagasc and DAFM forestry specialists
All landowners who are interested in planting trees are urged to attend. Forestry can complement farming, diversify income and provide long-term financial support.
The Let’s Talk Trees meeting at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday November 12th commencing at 7pm. Doors open from 6.30pm. All are welcome.