In the photo: Minister of State Michael Healy Rae launching Timber in the Mart Project, Daniel Monaghan (Forester), Alan Franey (Operations Manager), Paddy Doyle (Regional Forester) and Daniel Weldon (Ecologist).
Minister of State Michael Healy Rae launched the Trees for Livelihoods Project, highlighting forestry as a smart path to income, resilience, and biodiversity gains for Irish farmers.
Backed by Forestry Services Ltd., the initiative shows how Agroforestry with Organics and Native Tree Areas (NTA) can keep farms productive while building a sustainable future.
Forestry Services Ltd., supported by ICSA Ireland and funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is proud to lead Trees for Livelihoods: Promoting Farmer Uptake of Agroforestry with Organics and Native Tree Areas, offering Irish farmers, advisors, and communities sustainable options that combine income generation with climate resilience and biodiversity gains.
With annual premiums of up to €2,284/ha tax-free, plus eligibility for BISS & ACRES, these schemes make forestry a profitable and resilient choice. Farmers can stay farming while boosting their land’s value, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Watch the highlights from our recent field events where farmers, advisors, and experts come together to share knowledge and experience.
Summary of Event on 07.10.2025.
Farmers joined host Brian Nicholson and guest speaker Julian Pawlowski (Organic Specialist) for a guided walk at Tullyvolty House, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, exploring agroforestry and organic practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farm management.
Summary of Event on 23.10.2025.
Hosted by Paddy Sheehy at Corballis, Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, this walk showcased how integrating trees with farming systems can boost productivity, resilience, and biodiversity on Irish farms.
Discover how agroforestry with organics and NTA can boost farm income, biodiversity, and long-term resilience — while keeping land productive.
October 2025 to January 2026
📍 Tullyvolty House, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny,
E41 RT66
Host Farmer: Brian Nicholson
Guest Speaker: Julian Pawlowski (Organic Specialist)
🗓️ 7 Oct 2025 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Corballis, Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath,
C15 N288
Host Farmer: Paddy Sheehy
🗓️ 23 Oct 2025 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Highfield, The Strand Road, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, R93 E6F4
Host Farmer: Nicky Maher
🗓️ 13 Nov 2025 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Drumkeeran, Cornafean Arva, Co. Cavan,
H12 YX75
Host Farmer: John Geoghegan
🗓️ 25 Nov 2025 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Meeting Point: Tinahely GAA Club, St. Kevins Park, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Host Farmer: John Mallick
Guest Speaker: Julian Pawlowski (Organic Specialist)
🗓️ 14 Jan 2026 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Meeting Point: McCormack’s Bar, Curragh, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 EH28
Host Farmer: Tony Broderick
🗓️ 22 Jan 2026 • 🕥 10:30am
📍 Online
Guest Speaker: Julian Pawlowski (Organic Specialist)
🗓️ 28 Jan 2026 • 🕠 5:30pm (via Zoom)
Find all dates and details of our upcoming Agroforestry, Organics & Native Tree Areas (NTA) in one place.
A central hub for practical tools and guides:
TREES PAY – A visually engaging, one-page infographic highlighting the financial benefits of adopting agroforestry with organic farming and the Native Tree Area (NTA) scheme. It helps farmers quickly understand how trees can boost farm income, offer premiums and tax relief, and improve long-term resilience.
Paddy’s Farm – A practical case study showing how implementing agroforestry, organics and NTA on a 42-hectare farm impacts income and direct payments. It demonstrates how these methods can benefit and make use of all areas of a farm.
An interactive tool to guide farmers and landowners through yes/no questions to assess whether agroforestry, organics, or NTA are suitable for their land. It outlines potential benefits and grant eligibility.
