FII

Major regional roadshow aims to grow Ireland’s organic livestock sector

Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a...

Forestry

21 days ago

Next forestry programme must ensure that planting is 'economically viable'

The next forestry programme must "ensure that forestry as a land use option is economically viable...

Forestry

about 1 month ago

Forest Industries Ireland elects new chairperson

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has announced the election of its new chairperson. FII is...

Forestry

4 months ago

Sawmills to increase capacity by 30% to clear storm damage

Irish sawmills are set to increase capacity by 30% to clear damage caused by Storm Éowyn,...

Forestry

8 months ago

Ash dieback: DAFM to review site clearance costs

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is to carry out a review of the site...

Forestry

11 months ago

FII general election manifesto calls for forestry incentive changes

Forest Industries Ireland (FII), the national representative body for the forestry and timber...

Using science-backed strategies to reduce risks and boost crop yields

As farmers struggle with ever-decreasing chemical options, increasing environmental pressures, and...

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

FII calls for 'major transition' for timber construction

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has endorsed the latest report from the Climate Change Action...

Forestry

over 1 year ago

Forestry has been 'sidetracked into niche activity' - FII

Forestry Industries Ireland (FII) has said that Ireland's "once large scale" commercial forestry...

Forestry

over 1 year ago

FII concerned about elements of draft hen harrier plan

Forest Industries Ireland (FFI), the national trade association within Ibec, has voiced concerns...

Forestry

almost 2 years ago

FII: Climate targets in ag and land use 'will not be met'

Forestry Industries Ireland (FII) have said that climate change targets for the agricultural and...

Forestry

about 3 years ago

FII 'seriously concerned over underperformance' of forestry incentives

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has expressed "serious concern" over what it calls "ongoing...

Forestry

over 4 years ago

7 key actions urged with 4,500 forest licences now awaiting approval

There are now more than 4,500 licences in the forestry sector awaiting approval from the Department...

Future-proofing your farm: Steps you can take today

Irish dairy farmers face constant change, from unpredictable weather to evolving regulations and...

Forestry

almost 5 years ago

'Stop spreading misinformation about Sitka spruce' - FII

Small minority protestor groups need to "stop spreading misinformation about Sitka spruce forestry"...

Forestry

over 5 years ago

'Urgent review of the forestry appeals process is welcome' - Forest Industries Ireland

"An urgent review of the forestry appeals process - needed to streamline existing bureaucracy and...

Forestry

over 5 years ago

Political parties urged to utilise 'biggest weapon to tackle climate change'

Ibec industry body Forest Industries Ireland (FII) launched its General Election 2020 manifesto for...

Forestry

almost 6 years ago

1,000 jobs 'immediately at risk' in €2 billion forestry sector

The Irish forest sector is facing a deepening crisis with at least 1,000 jobs immediately at risk...

Forestry

about 6 years ago

Forests can provide 20% of Irish climate solution - conference

Managed forests in Ireland have the potential to provide 20% of our climate change solution and are...

Forestry

over 6 years ago

Talking Timber 2019: 'Making the most cents out of harvesting'

Teagasc's Forestry Development Department is running two conifer timber marketing events -...

Forestry

over 6 years ago

Forestry industry to double supplies by 2035 - FII

The Irish forestry industry is forecast to double its supply of raw material by 2035, compared to...