Professor Jim McAdam

Discussing the option of integrating trees into farmland, and also integrating animals into forest plantations. Prof McAdam will explain how the integration of these two systems can benefit both the farmer and the environment.

Dr Pamela Boyle (DAFM)

Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan will be implemented from the 1st of January 2023 but where do trees sit in this policy’s landscape? We will consider how trees are integrated into the new green architecture of the Common Agricultural Policy focusing on their important function for biodiversity and climate.

DAFM District Inspector Eugene Curran

The Forest Service, DAFM, launched its agroforestry scheme in 2015. What did the scheme hope to achieve and what have we learnt? In 2023 the scheme will be relaunched and possible supports for agroforestry will be reviewed.

Geraint Jones (Farming Connect, Wales)

Understanding & Identifying the economic value of trees and woodland to the farm business both in environmental and economic terms. Providing farmers with the knowledge to design how trees can be integrated into farming systems, including agroforestry case study New Zealand style dairy farm at Hendre Llwyn y Maen in Wales.

Dr Réamaí Mathers

Farming on an exposed site with strong prevailing winds. What are the key reasons for growing trees and hedgerows on the farm? Creation of shelter both for livestock and pastures. How to adapt the farming system to be more sustainable and have reduced inputs.