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.

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.

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

🌳 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

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...

🌳 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

🌳 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...

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.

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. 🌱

🌱 Agroforestry curious? See it in action! Our YouTube has farmer interviews & farm visits. 🌳🐄 Learn about livestock, design, & schemes. ➡️ www.youtube.com/@irishagrofo...

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 shorturl.at/C7jvN

🌳🐄🐑🐓🐖🌾 = 💶🌍🌱 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.

🌱 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

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

Grass-based beef systems give high live weights whilst also providing the animal with a more natural diet and environment and meeting higher standards of health and welfare. Grass is an ideal feed for cattle, Deficiencies of nutrients can still occur-tree fodder can compensate.

Jim McAdam and Ian Gibson tell the story of why Ian decided to plant some agroforestry on his farm in Broughshane, they discuss tree choice, design and how the agroforestry functions as part of the grazing system on this hill farm in the Antrim. youtu.be/s9OiueKHbHY?...

CROFT Teacher Emma Jayne Young teaching Agroforestry to Senior Cycle Agricultural Science students in Colaiste Mhuire Buttevant yesterday. Farmers of tomorrow!

Pay attention to perennial crops’ sustainable development potential, urge scientists. These under-researched crops can yield big wins for people and the planet – if we get policies right. Learn more:↪️ bit.ly/3CM5ATa #TreesPeoplePlanet

Ailbhe Gerrard, Brookfield Farm Co Tipperary gives us a tour of her organic farm and discusses her plans for woodland grazing. youtu.be/c5WVG8Bt2bA?...

Hear from Rossa Gibbons about his decision to include agroforestry as part of his farm. Rossa farms sheep, pigs and makes hay/silage from his agroforestry system. youtu.be/O0CJUPpyYWM

Agroforestry leaves don't just provide shade and fodder, they act as fertiliser in a circular system. The nutrient rich leaves break down, boost soil health and feed the soil naturally reducing inputs and reducing costs.

By integrating trees with livestock grazing, silvopasture boosts soil health, biodiversity & animal welfare while capturing carbon! 🌍 More shade, shelter, extended grazing, healthier farms.

Planting trees in your sheep system under the Afforestation Programme supports now? Consider making guards with fox wire and stakes, no plastic and allows easy management as it can slide up and down. Easy tree management and they will root better.

Snow! Tree lines and hedgerows provide shelter for livestock. If you have established woodland on your farm, it can make a great living barn, hay and silage can be fed inside it. Photo credit Brett Chedzoy.

Icy grip on the countryside this morning. Trees in pasture increase microclimate temps by up to 6 degrees C, mitigating impact of lower temps on livestock welfare. Critters cosy in the understory of trees, birds would still like some extra food.

Happy New Year. Agroforestry - trees on farns will help mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity + ensure food security. 🌳 Plant trees to regenerate our soils + sequester carbon + grow nutritious food 🌾 Grow crops that nourish communities. 🐄 Integrate livestock 4 balanced, sustainable systems.

Agroforestry shines even in January! It protects water quality by reducing runoff, offers shelter to livestock for better welfare, and combats soil erosion. Plus, it supports wildlife and boosts biodiversity—a win for farmers & nature! Winter is the best time to plant bareroot trees.