Battling thieves and insects: The tricky business of growing Christmas trees in Ireland
The Christmas tree industry is estimated to be worth about €21m to the Irish economy. Picture: iStock
As mainstream farming enterprises come under increasing pressure, the forestry tax breaks for Christmas tree growers look more and more attractive.
This unusual crop was the topic for Teagasc forestry development officer Kevin O’Connell, in a recent Environment Edge podcast.
