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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

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

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1,000ha more forestry planted this year

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

NEWS 26 December 2025

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

NEWS 16 December 2025

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

Agroforestry approvals at 500ha this year

NEWS 26 November 2025

Watch: soybeans being planted in Brazil this month

Watch: soybeans being planted in Brazil this month

Watch: soybeans being planted in Brazil this month

NEWS 16 November 2025

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Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

The conference is focused on the integration of trees into productive farming systems.

FORESTRY 8 October 2025

Amazone introduces EasyTram application for pre-planning tramlines

Amazone introduces EasyTram application for pre-planning tramlines

Amazone has introduced a new tramline feature called EasyTram which determines tramline placement based on an application maps prior to entering the field.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Farming News Podcast: who will buy Rockwell Farm?

Farming News Podcast: who will buy Rockwell Farm?

On this week's Farming News Podcast, the team looks at the future of Rockwell Farm in Tipperary, the spud harvest and hears about the upcoming Women & Agriculture conference.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Planting continues in the fields

Planting continues in the fields

Farmers are taking out crops and planting winter cereals at present as dry weather has made the job much easier in recent weeks.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Tillage Management: great weather for planting

Tillage Management: great weather for planting

There is great weather for planting at present and farmers are making the most of the good conditions.

HUSBANDRY 8 October 2025

Another storm takes down more trees

Another storm takes down more trees

The number of trees and branches that are down thanks to Storm Amy is perhaps more than expected.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

Forestry's budget allocation increased to €93m

Forestry's budget allocation increased to €93m

The decision to expand the scope of farm restructuring tax relief to include woodlands and forestry was also welcomed.

FORESTRY 8 October 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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