Agri Politics
The ICMSA has repeated its call for grant aid to replace roofs on farm buildings under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS).
Agri-Business
A total of €179,048 has been paid out for backup generators under Targeted Agricultural...
Forestry
A series of forestry clinics have been organised for forest owners still struggling with the impact of storm damage.
"Significant progress" is being made in approving felling licence applications which have windblow...
Rural Life
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
Minister of State for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has stressed the importance of a good contract for forest owners impacted by windblow.
Teagasc recently launched a series of factsheets aimed at providing additional supports to forest owners who are selling timber.
Over 80% of the country's harvesting capacity for forestry is now working in areas impacted by storm damage, the Windblow Taskforce heard.
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has welcomed the discussion at the Forest Windblow Taskforce
Irish sawmills are set to increase capacity by 30% to clear damage caused by Storm Éowyn, according to Forest industries Ireland (FII).
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that over half of the applications made for the "mini-tranche" of TAMS were for generators.
Farmer Aidan Mullins said he has 'major relief' after his fencing that was destroyed by fallen trees has since been repaired by Coillte
Aidan Mullins, a small sheep farmer in Kilconnell, Co. Galway has been farming next door to Coillte forestry since "around 1990".
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has called for a change in the payment system for forestry contractors.
The Association of Irish Forestry Consultants called for a fast-track arrangement for felling and timber removal from storm-damaged forests.
Small growers who were severely impacted by Storm Éowyn are appealing to the government for more simplified and urgent financial support.
Minister Healy-Rae has said that those being critical of his role are 'scaremongering' forestry owners, who are dealing with storm damage
A Fine Gael TD is due to raise the issue of setback distances when it comes to forestry in the Dáil today (Wednesday, February 26).
A derogation on tree felling and hedge cutting for certain areas starting is needed this March to be prepared for future storms, a TD said.
The IFA has welcomed the re-opening of the 2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.
There is to be targeted reopening of 2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.
The initial estimated impact of damage caused by Storm Éowyn to the Irish horticulture sector currently stands at €4.46 million.
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae said a satellite assessment of the damage caused to forestry by recent storms will be completed shortly.
