Forestry
Calls for a review of bark beetle biosecurity measures
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that a new taskforce is needed to review the biosecurity measures which are...
Timber
Forestry
ITGA calls for 'nationally coordinated' forest advisory service
The Irish Timber Growers’ Association (ITGA) has called for nationally coordinated forest advisory services. This service should be part of...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Forestry
Roundwood removals down by 4% but value increases - CSO
Roundwood removals amounted to 4.1 million cubic metres in 2022, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This represents a...
Forestry
New 'timber in construction' working group to be set up
A new group that will explore the potential for greater use of homegrown timber in the Irish construction sector is...
Forestry
Forestry: Timber sellers urged to look for best quotes
Forestry owners selling timber are being urged to look for the best available quotes, with prices showing stability at the...
Forestry
Calls for wood price data - ITGA
The Irish Timber Growers’ Association (ITGA) is calling for wood price data from growers, consultant foresters, forestry companies, sawmills and...
Forestry
Timber survey shows 'improved prices' in Q1 2023
A survey of timber prices, carried out by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), shows “a recovery in timber prices” for...
Forestry
Supply of Irish roundwood to increase 68% by 2035 - study
The annual supply of Irish roundwood is predicted to increase 68% by 2035, according to a new study by the...
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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
ACRES and new forestry can be 'fully compatible'
The new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can be “fully compatible” with the planting of forestry, according to a...
Forestry
Minister urged to give timeframe for end of ash dieback review
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett to provide a...
Agri-Business
Timber prices impacted by war in Ukraine according to industry survey
Economic uncertainty due to the war in Ukraine and a decline in consumer confidence is impacting on timber prices in...
Forestry
Coillte launches strategy to create 100,000ha of forests by 2050
Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, has today (Thursday, April 21) announced a new forestry strategic vision which includes the creation...
Forestry
Lumber trade 'permanently altered' by sanctions on Russia
The global lumber trade will be permanently altered by the sanctions placed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, according...
Forestry
Forestry trading platform completes first online auction
Tradeforus Forestry Ltd. – a new online forestry trading platform – recently held its first successful online auction, and will...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Forestry
Minister launches guide to harvesting and selling timber
A ‘Step-by-Step Guide to Harvesting and Selling Timber from Conifer Forests’ was launched by Minister of State at the Department...
Forestry
New timber alliance calls on Taoiseach to resolve 'licence crisis'
The Irish forestry industry has warned that the “alarming shortage of timber available to builders” is set to “further impact”...
Agri-Business
CJ Sheeran announces acquisition of Coolrain Sawmills
Irish timber firm CJ Sheeran Ltd recently announced the acquisition of Coolrain Sawmills Limited. The sawmills are located less than...
Forestry
Emergency plan calls for 'amnesty' for forestry licences
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for an ‘amnesty’ for some forest licences as part of its emergency plan...