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Since the ban on green burning was introduced to Ireland in 2023, a lot of farmers are looking at buying a wood chipper to process all that brush. A mobile PTO wood chipper can be a useful accessory. It allows you to take the chipper to the pile of brush rather than trying to bring the brush to the chipper.  A PTO driven model does give you  more power when compared to a Petrol driven model.   Hartnett Products offer PTO chippers that can handle up to 9 inches in diameter. The PTO chipper attaches directly to the tractor’s mounting brackets....

Since November of 2023, farmers must consider alternative sustainable management practices for agricultural green waste. Alternatives In the letter sent to farmers, the Department of Agriculture outlines how the volume of green waste generated on farm can be reduced, the ways in which this waste is generated and alternative uses for the material. The department noted that leaving the “green material” in place and not removing it “may be the best option”. “In the past, this may have been viewed as untidy or unsightly but attitudes and policy are changing regarding biodiversity and habitats,” it said. The department offered the...

It’s going to be Easier to Light than Whole Logs The 3 key ingredients to get a fire going and keep it burning well are: Fuel (the wood) Oxygen Heat When your firewood is split, it gives a better balance of these three ingredients and that’s why split firewood ignites better than whole logs. When split, more of the log’s surface is exposed to the air and that allows it to, firstly, dry faster and, secondly, light faster.  We’re always promoting to customers about the importance of getting your wood dry before burning it.  This is very important because wood...

Firewood suppliers say they are dealing with unprecedented demand for fuel, with the market being driven by spiralling fears of winter fuel shortages among families and pensioners. With oil, gas, electricity and coal prices soaring, thousands of Irish householders have turned to firewood as a guaranteed heating source. But the surge in demand has led to some retailers imposing quotas on pallets of stove-ready cut hardwood logs, with prices for delivered firewood in some urban areas rising by 50pc plus. Firewood processors are struggling to cope with the unprecedented demand and some have even had to close their order books....

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0904/1320302-energy-crisis-fuel/  Energy crisis sees demand for firewood rise as heating oil prices change customer behaviour Fears of rising prices and energy shortages this winter has led many consumers to stockpile fuel, according to distributors here. Solid fuel companies are reporting a significant increase in orders in recent weeks, with many consumers on average buying more than they would have done a year ago. That comes as concerns have been raised about the possibility of energy shortages during the winter, largely due to reductions in supply from Russia. Ecofuel, which specialises in sustainable solid fuels, including peat briquette alternatives made from...