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The most recent seed collection and sustainable plant production networking meeting was held at the @opwireland property at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre in Oldbridge, Co Meath. The day focussed on native tree seed genetics with two field trips. 1/4

🌳 Storm Éowyn knocked down my forest. 📜 I have a thinning licence, but now they say I need a clearfell licence. ✅ Check with your local forestry advisor, but if you have a thinning licence, it can now be used as a clearfell licence. #StormÉowyn #Forestry #TreeFelling

Teagasc has published an external review of its grass/clover and multi species swards research programme, which was carried out by Dr. Sinclair Mayne, former CEO of the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland. Find out more bit.ly/4j6NpXW

🌱 Agroforestry is a tool to prevent soil erosion! 🌾🌳 Integrating trees into arable and grass lands, it stabilises soil, reduces runoff, and protects against extreme weather.

Learn the ancient craft of traditional dry stone walling. 🧱Build, repair, learn farm benefits & grant info. €140 incl lunch. Locations: Cork (Mar / June). See more info nots.ie

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to announce the launch of a new online course on Ireland’s mining bees. The course is completely free and can be accessed on the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s online learning platform here: learn.biodiversityireland.ie/courses/mining…

Reáchtálfaidh an Roinn sraith Clinicí Feirmeoirí ar an láthair ar fud na tíre le haghaidh BISS 2025 agus scéimeanna eile a bhaineann le ceantar. 👉gov.ie/ga/preasraitis…

For Farmers protecting trees with tubes and stakes under FT8 - You can use 1 round + 1 square 7cm posts. If using split half rounds - DAFM's 7cm reg is in relation to depth see photo for what you need.

🌿🐄 Gorse/Furze🐑 ✔️ Sequesters Carbon ✔️ Feed – Protein for some livestock 🐴🐐 ✔️ Shelter & Windbreak – Protects animals & soil 🌬️🌱, insects/spiders and small birds ✔️ Edible Flowers – Make delicious gorse flower cordial 🍹🌼 Try this recipe! 👉 eatweeds.co.uk/gorse-flower-c…

🌳🚜 Tree Protection (FT8) 📏 Cut 1m of 1.5m( for🐑) or 1.8m( for🦌) 🔄 Roll & seal wire by bending back or close with hog pliars/wires 🔽 Slide guard over fence posts; cut bottom row for ground fixing 🌿 Lift guard 2/3 times per year to trample grass or mulch with wool

🌿 Hedgerows = Wildlife Havens & Livestock Shields 🌿March kicked off bird nesting season! 🐦 Birds like blackbirds, wrens & robins have started building their nests. 🚜 Reminder: No hedge-cutting Mar 1 - Aug 31 to protect nests! #Biodiversity #Hedgerows #Wildlife

It is great to see the NeighbourWood Scheme now open. There are opportunities to undertake #NativeWoodland Conservation work within the Scheme which hopefully many in both public & private sectors will avail of, in the process of creating or upgrading amenity facilities. ⬇️

The new NeighbourWood Scheme, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, offers funding to enhance local woodlands for public recreation. Tom Houlihan highlights its role in boosting biodiversity and recreational use. bit.ly/41JQt57 @teagascforestry

6ft posts would be better, the ones in the photo are 5 ft

🌳🐑🐄 Farmers planting trees under the FT8 Grant should consider using 1.8m fox wire/wire mesh guards instead of 1.5m . The taller guard may reduce the need for costly perimeter deer fencing. 🦌❌ #TreeProtection #FT8Grant