Environment
Inclusion of biomethane in Food Vision report welcomed
The inclusion of a recommendation on anaerobic digestion (AD) and biomethane in the Food Vision Dairy Group’s final report has...
Biomethane
Agri-Business
GNI to develop roadmap towards renewable gas network
Biomethane producers are sought to inform investment plans to enhance the gas network and facilitate Ireland’s biomethane production ambition, according...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
No need for anaerobic digestion pilot scheme - MEP
An Ireland South MEP has said that a pilot scheme for anaerobic digestion (AD) is unnecessary as the technology is...
Agri-Business
TD hits out at government for not applying to EU biomethane fund
A TD claimed that the government’s failure to apply to a EU fund to support biomethane production undermines the ongoing...
Agri-Business
ClonBio Group sees 24% rise in profits after tax
Irish-owned ClonBio Group has announced record profits after tax for the year ended December 31, 2021 of €111 million, an...
Agri-Business
Interest in biomethane development exceeds production target
Current levels of interest in domestic biomethane development exceed Ireland’s production target which equates to approximately 10% of gas supply,...
Agri-Business
Biomethane production to increase under new EU partnership
The European Commission and industry leaders committed to the green energy transition have recently launched the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP)....
Agri-Business
Tomato company to switch to renewable gas in trial project
Ireland’s largest tomato grower, MF Nurseries has switched to renewable gas under a new trial project with Gas Networks Ireland...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Factsheet launched to promote bioenergy sectors
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has launched the bioenergy factsheet series today (Thursday, September 1). The aim of the factsheet...
Environment
Teagasc to begin biomethane production in Grange by 2023
The anaerobic digestion plant at Teagasc’s Grange College in Co. Meath is set to begin producing biomethane by the end...
Sheep
Watch: Farmland - sheep trade changes and a new biogas plant
This week’s episode of Farmland takes a look at the future of sheep farming as low factory prices and high input costs...
Video
Farmland discusses changes in the sheep trade and the prospects for biomethane
In this episode of Farmland, Agriland sheep specialists Michael Geary speaks to Sheep Committee chair with the Irish Cattle and...
Sheep
Farmland: Viability of sheep farming and Teagasc's biogas plant
This week’s episode of Farmland will discuss the viability of the sheep sector as factory prices remain weak, and Teagasc’s...
N.Ireland
UFU highlights role of biomethane as renewable energy source
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) claims that it is struggling to comprehend why the UK government is continuing to overlook...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
EU approves €4.5bn to increase Italian biomethane production
The European Commission has today (Monday, August 8) approved a €4.5 billion scheme to support biomethane production in Italy. The...
Environment
IrBEA calls for government urgency on biomethane sector
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has called for government urgency in establishing a biomethane industry in Ireland and to mobilise...
Agri-Business
Irish delay in supporting AD sector outlined to TDs and senators
TDs and senators on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment were informed that the Irish anaerobic digestion (AD) sector is...
Environment
Cork farms to supply new €30m renewable gas facility
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) is expected to begin construction of Ireland’s first large-scale renewable gas injection facility next summer. The...