Episode 8: Agroforestry and poultry

In this episode, we visit a 5 year old Agroforestry site in County Monaghan. This site has free-range poultry. Let's see what Arthur and Margaret Kierans have to say about their forestry journey to date.

[@ronanpoboyle3752]

A great example of how to merge practises. Innovative, commercially viable and kind to the environment. Thanks for the vid.

[@letstalkforestry]

Thank you for your comment. Margaret and Arthur were among the first few poultry producers in the country to use the Agroforestry scheme for poultry.

[@robertkirwan2389]

This system should be encouraged more as the owner mentions. Surely it would be a great match for someone keeping sheep. They'd benefit from the shade of the trees too. It'll be a fine job when it gets on a bit.

[@letstalkforestry]

Since it changed from 5 to 10 years, it has had some increased interest. However, being broadleaves it should be at least 20 years to encourage landowners to plant agroforestry.