National Ploughing Championships
New Komatsu timber harvester set to 'fell' all in its path
McHale Plant Sales, the Irish distributor of Komatsu equipment, has launched the Komatsu 931 harvester at this year’s National Ploughing Championships....
National Ploughing Championships
McHale Plant Sales, the Irish distributor of Komatsu equipment, has launched the Komatsu 931 harvester at this year’s National Ploughing Championships....
National Ploughing Championships
McHale Plant Sales – already the Irish distributor for Komatsu’s construction machinery – has further expanded its activities through its...
Forestry
Oak trees are once again being planted at Coollattin Woods, in Co. Wicklow, following the 2016 purchase of the estate by...
Forestry
G&G Timber Harvesting is a relatively new venture; it’s based in Camross Co. Laois and is owned and operated by...
Forestry
Calls have been made for the details of forestry premium payments issued in the Republic of Ireland to be published...
Forestry
The level of forestry expansion is threatening the very fabric of rural life, according to a spokesperson for the Irish...
Forestry
The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards competition is currently accepting applications for the 2017 awards – however, those interested in...
Forestry
The Irish forestry and timber industry, which contributes approximately €2.3 billion to the Irish economy and supports around 12,000 jobs,...
Rural Life
As young farmers attempt to become ever more efficient, more intensive and more profitable, land ownership has taken a backseat...
Forestry
The commencement of the Forestry Act 2014 came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 24). It was announced by Andrew Doyle, Minister of...
Forestry
Illegally burnt agricultural or forestry land must be removed from 2017 Basic Payment Scheme applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Environment
Ireland’s afforestation targets have received a significant boost due to a new investment by Microsoft – namely the Irish Forest Creation...
Environment
The fire that has raged in the Cloosh Valley in Co. Galway for the past few days has been suppressed,...
Agri-Business
Coillte, which claims to be Ireland’s largest forestry and land solutions company, announced ‘record earnings’ of €98.3 million in 2016....
Forestry
Coillte has launched a private forestry partnership initiative. ‘Coillte Premium Partners’ has been presented as a new option for owners...
Forestry
There is mounting concern that the rate of farmer (forestry) planting will continue to fall, if farmers are not paid...
Forestry
Farmers have been warned by the IFA to be ‘extra vigilant’ after the Forest Service issued a high fire risk...
Forestry
A new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for foresters has been unveiled by the Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture,...