Forestry
SEEFA: Missing annual planting target 'now beyond doubt'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is now certain to miss its afforestation target this year, according...
Afforestation
Forestry
Just 5 afforestation licences issued by DAFM last week
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued just five additional afforestation licences last week relating to 36ha...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Forestry
SEEFA: Record week for afforestation licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 16 afforestation licences last week relating to over 150ha. This...
Forestry
Over 500 licences granted under the ash dieback scheme this year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has granted 522 licenses under the Reconstitution of Ash Dieback Scheme...
Forestry
Just 4 afforestation licences issued by DAFM last week
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued just four afforestation licences last week relating to 29ha of...
Forestry
4,761ha available through DAFM planting schemes
A total of 4,761ha has been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and is available...
Forestry
43 forestry licences issued by DAFM in first week of July
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued just 43 forestry licences in the first week of July....
Forestry
Forestry hectares planted this year remains below 10% of target
The number of hectares planted this year to date has reached 716ha, which is just under 9% of the annual...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Forestry
Forestry Appeals Committee issued 101 decisions in 2023
The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) published 101 appeal decisions relating to 66 licence decisions last year. The FAC is an...
Forestry
DAFM issues over 2,000ha worth of afforestation licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 243 afforestation licences relating to 2,008ha so far this...
Forestry
Farmers accounted for 47% of afforestation in 2023 - CSO
The area of new forestry planted by farmers accounted for 47% of total afforestation in 2023, according to the Central...
Forestry
DAFM: 345 applications received for planting licences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has received a total of 345 valid applications for planting licences...
Forestry
'Some cause for optimism' with afforestation licensing - SEEFA
Afforestation licences for 526ac were issued during the month of May which marks a 20-month record, according to the Social,...
Agri-Business
Environmental conditions of afforestation scheme 'unlikely' to change
A review of Ireland’s forestry programme by the European Commission is “unlikely” to result in eased environmental conditions which have...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Forestry
Afforestation licences almost 60% behind target - SEEFA
Afforestation licences are running almost 60% where they need to be at this stage of the year, according to the...
Forestry
DAFM spends €37.8m on afforestation in Q1 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has spent a total of €37.8 million on afforestation during the...
Forestry
Urgent review of forestry strategy needed to meet targets - MEP
Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has called for an urgent review of the Forestry Strategy to ensure the country meets...
Forestry
DAFM: 145 afforestation licences issued this year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 145 afforestation licences so far this year, relating to...