Trees in Fields: Ireland’s Silvoarable Pilot | Cork News

Ireland’s launching a bold new farming experiment: silvoarable farming, where trees grow side-by-side with crops like wheat and barley. Farmers get cash incentives—€6,000 per hectare upfront plus €829 annually for ten years—to plant at least three native tree species in carefully spaced rows (max 25m apart) that fit tractors and harvesters. The goal? Balance crop yields with long-term timber, thinning trees over time to let sunlight reach crops. It’s not just planting trees—it’s redesigning farmland for sustainability, productivity, and future-proofing agriculture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd0ee4fae101035d