Forestry
'Reducing ash dieback spread - rather than eradication - the aim of new scheme' - Creed
Reducing the spread of ash dieback and cutting disease levels – rather than eradicating the disease – is the focus...
ash dieback
Forestry
Department outlines payment details for new ash dieback scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has outlined the payment details under the new Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme...
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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
Why is a new ash dieback scheme needed?
The issue of the ash dieback disease in ash trees continues to be a major source of concern in that...
Forestry
Revised Reconstitution Scheme for ash dieback to be introduced
The Reconstitution Scheme for ash plantations affected by ash dieback will be reintroduced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Forestry
Ash Dieback: 1,600ha of ash removed since 2013
Since 2013, over 1,600ha of ash have been removed, costing the state over €4.4 million, according to Minister for Agriculture,...
Forestry
'It is time for a new approach in Ireland to ash dieback'
A review of the national response to the ash dieback disease has today been announced by Minister of State at...
Forestry
'Uncertainty' around ash dieback concerning forest owners
There are significant concerns in relation to ash dieback in Ireland, according to the chairman of the Limerick and Tipperary...
CAP / Schemes
Over €3m paid out to date under ash dieback reconstitution scheme
Over €3m has been paid out since 2013 under the Reconstitution Scheme for ash dieback, figures from the Department of...
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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...
Environment
Ash dieback confirmed in several agri-environment scheme plantings
To date in 2016, up to September 30, there has been three confirmed findings of ash dieback in farm landscaping /...
Environment
Ash Dieback being found in native hedgerows with 'no source of infection nearby'
The Department of Agriculture is now finding Ash Dieback disease in native hedgerows where there is no obvious introduced source...
Rural Life
Harvesting of hurley butts starts in Johnstown Castle
The harvesting of hurley butts commenced earlier this week in Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, an operation which is part of...
Environment
Ash dieback now in all 26 counties to a 'greater or lesser extent'
Ash dieback is present to a greater or lesser extent in all 26 counties in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture has...
Rural Life
80% of hurleys are made from imported ash
There are 450,000 hurleys produced in Ireland every year and 80% of those are made from imported ash, according to...
Environment
How to spot the signs of ash dieback
The number of ash dieback cases in Ireland continues to decrease year-on-year and there has been 26 new findings so...
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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...
Environment
Almost 700ha of ash forestry destroyed due to ash dieback
To date approximately 693ha of ash forestry plantations have been cleared and replanted with alternative species, according to figures released...