Irish Agroforestry Forum
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Afforestation Programme (2023–2027). 🌳
Through Agroforestry FT8, farmers get:
👉 €8,555/ha to plant & protect
👉 €975/ha/year for 10 yrs
👉 On top of BISS & other supports
Despite reports of only 69ha planted, over 240ha were planted this past winter & spring — with ~500ha approved.
Through Agroforestry FT8, farmers get:
👉 €8,555/ha to plant & protect
👉 €975/ha/year for 10 yrs
👉 On top of BISS & other supports
Despite reports of only 69ha planted, over 240ha were planted this past winter & spring — with ~500ha approved.
July 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Afforestation Programme (2023–2027). 🌳
Through Agroforestry FT8, farmers get:
👉 €8,555/ha to plant & protect
👉 €975/ha/year for 10 yrs
👉 On top of BISS & other supports
Despite reports of only 69ha planted, over 240ha were planted this past winter & spring — with ~500ha approved.
Through Agroforestry FT8, farmers get:
👉 €8,555/ha to plant & protect
👉 €975/ha/year for 10 yrs
👉 On top of BISS & other supports
Despite reports of only 69ha planted, over 240ha were planted this past winter & spring — with ~500ha approved.
Get ready for the National Agroforestry Conference! We're excited to announce that this key event will take place in Athenry, Co. Galway on Thursday, November 13th.
Join us to explore the latest in agroforestry, share insights, and connect with experts and enthusiasts from across the sector.
Join us to explore the latest in agroforestry, share insights, and connect with experts and enthusiasts from across the sector.
July 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Get ready for the National Agroforestry Conference! We're excited to announce that this key event will take place in Athenry, Co. Galway on Thursday, November 13th.
Join us to explore the latest in agroforestry, share insights, and connect with experts and enthusiasts from across the sector.
Join us to explore the latest in agroforestry, share insights, and connect with experts and enthusiasts from across the sector.
Applied Agroforestry Skills Training 🌳👩🌾
Great day of Applied Agroforestry Skills 4 FT8 training in Athenry! Excellent knowledge transfer + discussions on innovation. Thanks 2 colleagues from Teagasc, DAFM, Forester John Paul Fahy, and Farmer Fergal Keaveney for making it a success! #Agroforestry
Great day of Applied Agroforestry Skills 4 FT8 training in Athenry! Excellent knowledge transfer + discussions on innovation. Thanks 2 colleagues from Teagasc, DAFM, Forester John Paul Fahy, and Farmer Fergal Keaveney for making it a success! #Agroforestry
June 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Applied Agroforestry Skills Training 🌳👩🌾
Great day of Applied Agroforestry Skills 4 FT8 training in Athenry! Excellent knowledge transfer + discussions on innovation. Thanks 2 colleagues from Teagasc, DAFM, Forester John Paul Fahy, and Farmer Fergal Keaveney for making it a success! #Agroforestry
Great day of Applied Agroforestry Skills 4 FT8 training in Athenry! Excellent knowledge transfer + discussions on innovation. Thanks 2 colleagues from Teagasc, DAFM, Forester John Paul Fahy, and Farmer Fergal Keaveney for making it a success! #Agroforestry
🌳 Continuous Cover Forestry for 🌿 Agroforestry: Blend permanent forest cover, natural regen, species diversity & low-impact silviculture to boost resilience, soil health & yields. Trees + crops/livestock = climate-smart farming. #Agroforestry #CCF #NatureBasedSolutions
June 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🌳 Continuous Cover Forestry for 🌿 Agroforestry: Blend permanent forest cover, natural regen, species diversity & low-impact silviculture to boost resilience, soil health & yields. Trees + crops/livestock = climate-smart farming. #Agroforestry #CCF #NatureBasedSolutions
🌱 Free agroforestry training for foresters!
📍 Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
🗓️ July 14, 2025 | 9:30AM–3PM
🎓 CPD points + expert talks + field visit
🥪 Lunch included
🔗 Register: irishagroforestry.ie/agroforestry...
#Agroforestry #Forestry #Ireland
📍 Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
🗓️ July 14, 2025 | 9:30AM–3PM
🎓 CPD points + expert talks + field visit
🥪 Lunch included
🔗 Register: irishagroforestry.ie/agroforestry...
#Agroforestry #Forestry #Ireland
Agroforestry Training — Irish Agroforestry Forum
irishagroforestry.ie
May 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🌱 Free agroforestry training for foresters!
📍 Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
🗓️ July 14, 2025 | 9:30AM–3PM
🎓 CPD points + expert talks + field visit
🥪 Lunch included
🔗 Register: irishagroforestry.ie/agroforestry...
#Agroforestry #Forestry #Ireland
📍 Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
🗓️ July 14, 2025 | 9:30AM–3PM
🎓 CPD points + expert talks + field visit
🥪 Lunch included
🔗 Register: irishagroforestry.ie/agroforestry...
#Agroforestry #Forestry #Ireland
IAF Member Una Wycherley is on a Teagasc trip to Austria to explore organic innovation. Today's visit to see Almonds in silvoarable systems—first harvest in 2024, aiming for 700kg/100 trees. Wider alleys (21m) planned for better crop access. Agroforestry in action! 🌳🌾 #Agroforestry #OrganicFarming
May 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
IAF Member Una Wycherley is on a Teagasc trip to Austria to explore organic innovation. Today's visit to see Almonds in silvoarable systems—first harvest in 2024, aiming for 700kg/100 trees. Wider alleys (21m) planned for better crop access. Agroforestry in action! 🌳🌾 #Agroforestry #OrganicFarming
🌳 Agroforestry Skills Training for Foresters
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
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May 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌳 Agroforestry Skills Training for Foresters
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
🌳 Irish farmers: Agroforestry is smart farm planning for the future
Trees integrated into your Farm Enterprise =
🌱 Improved Soil health & drainage
🌾 Continued Farm outputs and income
🛡️ Shelter and Shade for Livestock
🐄 Improved animal welfare
Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration
Trees integrated into your Farm Enterprise =
🌱 Improved Soil health & drainage
🌾 Continued Farm outputs and income
🛡️ Shelter and Shade for Livestock
🐄 Improved animal welfare
Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration
May 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌳 Irish farmers: Agroforestry is smart farm planning for the future
Trees integrated into your Farm Enterprise =
🌱 Improved Soil health & drainage
🌾 Continued Farm outputs and income
🛡️ Shelter and Shade for Livestock
🐄 Improved animal welfare
Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration
Trees integrated into your Farm Enterprise =
🌱 Improved Soil health & drainage
🌾 Continued Farm outputs and income
🛡️ Shelter and Shade for Livestock
🐄 Improved animal welfare
Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration
🌳 Agroforestry Skills Training for Foresters
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
Applied Agroforestry Skills Training for Foresters - Thursday 19th June 2025
Please register for this free training session taking place on Thursday 19th June 2025 at:
Athenry Advisory & Training Office, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway H65 R718
Tea/Coffee from 9.3...
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April 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🌳 Agroforestry Skills Training for Foresters
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
🗓️ Thurs, June 19th, 2025
📍 Athenry, Co. Galway
🕙 10AM–3PM (☕ from 9:30)
🎓 CPD
🥗 Lunch
Topics:
Farm supports + whole farm planning
🌳 System design, tree protection
🎤 Incl. Prof. Jim McAdam
👟 Field visit + Q&A
✅ Register: forms.gle/EQnHt8nHiNgB...
Season Two of Conversation Beneath the Trees is here! We explore how trees impact our health with psychologist Dr. Eoin Galavan and GP Dr. Sean Owens, who shares a story about a remarkable elm. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1DEm...
S2 E11 - The effect of trees and green space on our health and wellbeing
Conversation Beneath The Trees · Episode
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April 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Season Two of Conversation Beneath the Trees is here! We explore how trees impact our health with psychologist Dr. Eoin Galavan and GP Dr. Sean Owens, who shares a story about a remarkable elm. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1DEm...
Delighted to welcome the International Forestry Students Association to Killarney to visit Liam O'Connor's farm for a walk and talk yesterday. Woodland Grazing in action. Great discussion and knowledge sharing on all aspects of agroforestry including supports, knowledge transfer and practical tips.
April 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Delighted to welcome the International Forestry Students Association to Killarney to visit Liam O'Connor's farm for a walk and talk yesterday. Woodland Grazing in action. Great discussion and knowledge sharing on all aspects of agroforestry including supports, knowledge transfer and practical tips.
Tree check-in time!
Lift tubes, pull out long grass
Trample grass (don’t cut).Drill holes in tubes for birch, alder & cherry 4 ventilation. Check wire guards & trample grass. Replace damaged. Record any that need replaced, FT8 Y4 90% survival needed.
A little care now = stronger trees later. 🌱
Lift tubes, pull out long grass
Trample grass (don’t cut).Drill holes in tubes for birch, alder & cherry 4 ventilation. Check wire guards & trample grass. Replace damaged. Record any that need replaced, FT8 Y4 90% survival needed.
A little care now = stronger trees later. 🌱
April 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Tree check-in time!
Lift tubes, pull out long grass
Trample grass (don’t cut).Drill holes in tubes for birch, alder & cherry 4 ventilation. Check wire guards & trample grass. Replace damaged. Record any that need replaced, FT8 Y4 90% survival needed.
A little care now = stronger trees later. 🌱
Lift tubes, pull out long grass
Trample grass (don’t cut).Drill holes in tubes for birch, alder & cherry 4 ventilation. Check wire guards & trample grass. Replace damaged. Record any that need replaced, FT8 Y4 90% survival needed.
A little care now = stronger trees later. 🌱
🌱 Agroforestry curious? See it in action! Our YouTube has farmer interviews & farm visits. 🌳🐄 Learn about livestock, design, & schemes.
➡️ www.youtube.com/@irishagrofo...
➡️ www.youtube.com/@irishagrofo...
www.youtube.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🌱 Agroforestry curious? See it in action! Our YouTube has farmer interviews & farm visits. 🌳🐄 Learn about livestock, design, & schemes.
➡️ www.youtube.com/@irishagrofo...
➡️ www.youtube.com/@irishagrofo...
Learn about agroforestry on the website www.irishagroforestry.ie, plenty to watch, read and listen to.
Irish Agroforestry Forum
www.irishagroforestry.ie
April 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Learn about agroforestry on the website www.irishagroforestry.ie, plenty to watch, read and listen to.
Fid na nDruad - Tree of the Druids. Rowan Tree. Livestock will graze Rowan, they can grow well in marginal land and wet ground, helping extend the grazing season. . Rowan berries are loved by birds, rich in vitamin C and can be used by humans when cooked -recipe - Jams or Syrups
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Ireland's Native Trees - EPISODE 5 ROWAN
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March 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Fid na nDruad - Tree of the Druids. Rowan Tree. Livestock will graze Rowan, they can grow well in marginal land and wet ground, helping extend the grazing season. . Rowan berries are loved by birds, rich in vitamin C and can be used by humans when cooked -recipe - Jams or Syrups
shorturl.at/C7jvN
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🌳🐄🐑🐓🐖🌾 = 💶🌍🌱
Economic pressures shape agriculture. Farmer livelihoods must be protected! #Agroforestry strengthens farms, buffers weather, improves markets & supports the environment. 🌿🚜 #SustainableFarming #ResilientAgriculture
Economic pressures shape agriculture. Farmer livelihoods must be protected! #Agroforestry strengthens farms, buffers weather, improves markets & supports the environment. 🌿🚜 #SustainableFarming #ResilientAgriculture
March 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🌳🐄🐑🐓🐖🌾 = 💶🌍🌱
Economic pressures shape agriculture. Farmer livelihoods must be protected! #Agroforestry strengthens farms, buffers weather, improves markets & supports the environment. 🌿🚜 #SustainableFarming #ResilientAgriculture
Economic pressures shape agriculture. Farmer livelihoods must be protected! #Agroforestry strengthens farms, buffers weather, improves markets & supports the environment. 🌿🚜 #SustainableFarming #ResilientAgriculture
Agroforestry supports rich ecosystems! Agroforestry can significantly enhance biodiversity! Research shows that as tree plantations mature, species diversity increases. Agroforestry plots host more diverse species than grasslands.
March 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Agroforestry supports rich ecosystems! Agroforestry can significantly enhance biodiversity! Research shows that as tree plantations mature, species diversity increases. Agroforestry plots host more diverse species than grasslands.
🌱 Can agroforestry make arable farming healthier & more resilient? Planning and design? Wageningen Uni's large-scale agroforestry experiment, exploring wind break effects, yield impact & enterprise. Reducing tree-crop competition is essential—alley width & tree spacing youtu.be/wklxoCBcVqY?...
Virtual tour of the Wageningen University & Research agroforestry experiment
YouTube video by Wageningen Plant Research
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March 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🌱 Can agroforestry make arable farming healthier & more resilient? Planning and design? Wageningen Uni's large-scale agroforestry experiment, exploring wind break effects, yield impact & enterprise. Reducing tree-crop competition is essential—alley width & tree spacing youtu.be/wklxoCBcVqY?...
Intensive Sheep Farming extremely vulnerable 2 high input costs. Low margins, need to reduce inputs -delicate balance - need training and support + skillset. Smart Silvopasture Design can help-enhanced nutrient cycling, shelter/shade, reduced losses, improved market opportunity
March 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Intensive Sheep Farming extremely vulnerable 2 high input costs. Low margins, need to reduce inputs -delicate balance - need training and support + skillset. Smart Silvopasture Design can help-enhanced nutrient cycling, shelter/shade, reduced losses, improved market opportunity
Agroforestry-an agricultural system. Trees provide diverse benefits, income, resilience,+ sustainability-agroforestry must follow sound agricultural principles: max farm income, enhance sustainability Good agroforestry isn’t just about planting trees; it’s about planning systems that work 4 farmers
February 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Agroforestry-an agricultural system. Trees provide diverse benefits, income, resilience,+ sustainability-agroforestry must follow sound agricultural principles: max farm income, enhance sustainability Good agroforestry isn’t just about planting trees; it’s about planning systems that work 4 farmers