Forestry
Private felling licence decisions took twice as long as Coillte
The average waiting time for private felling licence decisions in 2022 was more twice the waiting time for Coillte applications....
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Rural Life
Kerry homeowner's concern about nearby forestry raised with minister
A Co. Kerry homeowner has spoken of how he has been waiting years for the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
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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: DAFM issues 42 afforestation licences in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 42 afforestation licences to date this year. This is...
Forestry
No target in place for afforestation licence output
Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett has confirmed that there is no target in...
Agri-Business
DAFM seeks tenders for €9m forestry programme ecology contract
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently inviting tenders for a €9 million contract for ecology...
Forestry
Average of 60 forestry licences issued per week in July
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an average of 60 forestry licences per week for...
Agri-Business
DAFM continues to 'process' forestry applications - minister
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine “is continuing to process” forestry applications while the Irish government awaits state...
Forestry
EU has requested further detail on Ireland's forestry programme
The European Commission has contacted the Irish government to seek further information on its proposed new €1.3 billion forestry programme...
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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 scheme 'not fit for purpose' - Nolan
A total of 14 people have opted into the Ash dieback scheme to date, according to latest figures from an...
Forestry
89ha of forestry planted in first two months of 2023
89ha of forestry were planted in the first two months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Department...
Forestry
90% drop in afforestation licences issued by DAFM in January
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued afforestation licences for just 47ha in January. According to the...
Forestry
Nearly 700 forestry road licences issued in Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an estimated 695 forestry road licences to date, latest...
Forestry
Forestry licences: 'Still some way to go' to clear backlog
Despite improvements in clearing the backlog in issuing forestry licences, there is “still some way to go” before long-standing applications...
Forestry
Almost 7,000ha ready for afforestation as licence output rises 47%
Afforestation licences for new plantings across an area of 3,941ha have been issued so far this year, while 2,003ha 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...
Agri-Business
Attractive supports to be offered to farmers in new Forestry Programme
Farmers must see tree planting as an “integeral part” of their farming enterprise if Ireland is to reach its forestry...
Forestry
Markey concerned autumn planting will be short this year
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has called for clarity on the schemes and grants that will be available under the...
Forestry
SEEFA calls for complete revamp of forestry programme
Oireachtas members have been urged to ensure that there is a complete redesign ahead of the next forestry programme, which...
Forestry
Report outlines challenges in implementing EU law in Irish forestry sector
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Pippa Hackett has...