IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally said that farmers are at breaking point with the delays and additional costs associated with getting grants or licences approved. “The current system is not working for farmers.  It is unacceptable that some farmers are waiting in excess of twelve months for a decision on their application.” Vincent […]

All prices (ex VAT) quoted roadside for conifers. The prices have been collected from forest owners, forestry companies and sawmills. Product Type Length Diameter Price € /tonne   (m) (cm) (Roadside) * Pulp 3 m < 7cm 20 – 34 Stakewood 1.6 m > 8cm < 15 cm 38 – 45 Palletwood 2.5 m > […]

Speaking at the launch of the climate report in Dáil Éireann today, IFA President Joe Healy said the Teagasc Plan is the basis for further climate action in agriculture and is far better than the unrealistic proposals put forward by the Citizens’ Assembly. This included an unjust and inequitable tax on Ireland’s carbon efficient food […]

IFA National Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally said the Department of Agriculture must honour afforestation contracts if planting rates are to recover.