Afforestation

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

The progress and momentum made in expanding overall afforestation levels in 2025 risked being squandered this year.

NEWS 21 May 2026

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

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One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

NEWS 22 April 2026

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

NEWS 21 April 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

OPINION 15 April 2026

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

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New lease of life for afforestation?

New lease of life for afforestation?

Increases in fencing grants, flexibility in peatland planting and redefinition of qualifying farmers welcomed in MTR, but compatibility between forestry and other land uses need to be addressed.

FORESTRY 11 January 2026

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Michael Healy-Rae has been exploring a wide range of options including planting land owned by public bodies, from local authorities to health boards.

NEWS 11 January 2026

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

Minister outlines his plans to increase afforestation

Minister Healy-Rae's mid-term review changes the definition of a farmer and provides grant increases, while he commits to planting peaty soils in next forestry programme.

FORESTRY 11 January 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

A 20% plus cut in the CAP budget for the period 2028-2034 will as it stands lead to cuts to area-based payments while there is currently no system to continue with payment entitlements

LAND REPORT 11 January 2026

Denmark identifies 10% of its land for nature and forests

Denmark identifies 10% of its land for nature and forests

Unlike Ireland, Denmark negotiates its forestry programme under CAP as it secures €626 million State aid to support a major afforestation programme, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 11 January 2026

Planting in 2025 highest in five years

Planting in 2025 highest in five years

Afforestation programme of 2,527ha and 84km of new forest roads in 2025 well above previous years' performance while felling licences marginally down, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 11 January 2026

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

A total of 2,527ha were planted up to 24 December, the first time afforestation levels have exceeded 2,500ha since 2020.

NEWS 11 January 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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