Forestry

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

Not opting for afforestation is a rational decision by farmers 'when commitments are irreversible and uncertainty is high', maintains TCD study

FORESTRY 30 September 2026

Why higher grants alone may not persuade Irish farmers to plant forestry

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Maximising the long-term value of your forest

Maximising the long-term value of your forest

NEWS 19 September 2026

RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

NEWS 16 September 2026

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

Progress made but windblow challenge to last until 2028

NEWS 16 September 2026

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

Timber prices fall as a result of windblow

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Both the INHFA and ICSA have warned that the 'bioeconomy' proposals would devastate the west if given the green light.

NEWS 24 August 2026

SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

Limerick TD Niall Collins was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture earlier this year.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

The report pressed multiple buttons that were guaranteed to prompt an immediate and generally hostile response from the farm sector.

DEALER 24 August 2026

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Good silviculture, timely thinning and advance planning for harvesting are key to improving returns from privately owned forests, attendees at the Teagasc Talking Timber event were told.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

How much supply would make Irish forestry viable?

Forecasting annual future timber supply for a viable Irish forestry sector is estimated at 10m m³ from 1.2m ha of forests. But is that enough and is it achievable, asks Donal Magner

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Afforestation increased by more than 950ha in 2025, with Roscommon recording the highest level of planting in the country.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

The Department has published the Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026, which outlines key figures such as the total forest area in Ireland and afforestation figures.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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