Deutz-Fahr (part of the SDF Group) have gain worldwide reputation for reliability and fuel efficiency have now launched a new semi-active cab suspension system at the recent SIMA show in Paris, France. First seen on an R8 Series tractor from sister brand Lamborghini R8 at the Italian EIMA exhibition, the system is expected to cost [...]
It is generally agreed that a thriving and profitable forestry sector greatly benefits the national economy. Forestry also provides many further benefits, by improving the landscape and the natural environment.
So why do we continue to fund forestry on an annual rather than a long-term basis and thus perpetuate the stop- start attitude to funding [...]
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was [...]
FOREST genetic resources are fundamental to everything in commercial forestry in Ireland and in conserving our native trees and forests, it has been claimed.
Good quality genetic material is vital for the grower and landowner, according to Junior Minister for Agriculture, Mary Wallace.
Such material provides the right start for farmers and others getting involved in [...]
VEGETATION control is a crucial factor in the establishment of young plantations, particularly in the case of broadleaves.
Failure to tackle it can result in slower and uneven establishment and increased costs associated with the replacement of failures and having to carry out vegetation control over a longer period.
But anyone who has clawed up and down [...]
Ms. Mary Wallace T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food with responsibility for Forestry, today launched an initiative to distribute educational posters to over 3000 primary schools throughout the country for National Tree Week.
The poster entitled Our Native Trees, illustrates trees native to Ireland including oak, ash, elm, birch, aspen, alder [...]
Speaking at a tree planting function in Lough Bracken Wood, Co. Meath, today to mark National Tree Week, Ms. Mary Wallace T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food with responsibility for forestry, congratulated the Tree Council of Ireland on the organisation of so many different activities for National Tree Week and [...]
Farming by calender They are the words on everyones lips now days, Not possible in Ireland given the climate of rain we are experiencing.Work on land has been practically impossible since October with EU directives and wet weather.But speaking to farmers there is a positive outlook which is reflected in rented land prices and [...]
Coillte's Farm Partnership Scheme has proved extremely popular since its introduction in 1992. To date over 10,000 hectares have been planted in partnership with farmers throughout the country.
By entering into a Farm Partnership with Coillte, you retain ownership of your land and will receive a tax-free income for the life of the crop as [...]
Reference Irish Farmers Journal.
Thousands of farmers could lose some or even all of their Single Farm Payment (SFP) entitlements in 2007.Over €8 million in entitlements could potentially be lost where a farmer has not used all of his/her entitlements during the first three years of the Single Farm Payment system (2005 – 2007).The unused [...]
