Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: 'The government must act now' on storm aftermath
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn....
electricity
Agri Politics
MEP calls for investment in 'outdated' electricity grid
Following power outages caused by Storm Éowyn lasting many days, MEP Seán Kelly has called for enhanced investment in Ireland’s...
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...
Rural Life
ESB stresses safety as people unknowingly approach downed lines
ESB Networks has again reiterated a safety warning around downed power lines after being made aware of several incidents in...
Agri-Business
Three-phase smart meters issue to be resolved in Q1 2025 - Caslin
The issues around the rollout of three-phase smart meters on farms are due to be resolved in the first quarter...
Rural Life
ESB: Power restoration progressing with 168,000 awaiting supply
ESB Networks has said that, on day five of its power restoration efforts, 168,000 homes, farms and businesses are awaiting...
Rural Life
Emergency response hubs to be set up for areas with power outages
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is helping local authorities set up response hubs in areas impacted by power outages. The...
Rural Life
MREF: Storm impact shows 'lack of climate resilience' in electric grid
Destruction and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn has demonstrated “lack of climate resilience” in the electricity grid, according to...
Rural Life
ESB warns that some power outages will last days
With 715,000 homes, farms and businesses without power as of 8:00a.m today (Friday, January 24) due to Storm Éowyn, ESB...
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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...
Rural Life
SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today (Wednesday, January 15) published its end of year review, to highlight...
Rural Life
55,000 homes and farms still without power after Storm Darragh
Approximately 55,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following extremely strong and gusty winds associated with Storm Darragh over...
Rural Life
ESB warns some customers could be without power for days
ESB Networks has said that power has now been restored to 315,000 customers across the country following Storm Darragh. As...
Rural Life
Ireland records new peak for electricity demand - EirGrid
Ireland recorded a new peak of 5639MW for electricity demand yesterday evening (Wednesday, November 20) at 5:28p.m, according to EirGrid....
Agri-Business
Wind Energy Ireland: TDs must prioritise energy independence
There is an urgent need to develop renewable, clean energy that will help to bring down bills, create jobs and...
Rural Life
EirGrid forecasts reduced risk of power system alerts this winter
Additional generation capacity has reduced the risk of electricity generation not meeting demand over the coming months, according to the...
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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...
N.Ireland
UK farm input costs increase by 44% since 2019
Farm input costs in the UK have increased by an average of 44% since 2019 according to research by the...
Environment
SEAI: Energy emissions down by almost 8% in 2023
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector dropped by almost 8% in 2023, a record rate of reduction, the...
Rural Life
36,000 homes, farms and businesses without power - ESB
The ESB confirmed that around 36,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power this morning following thunderstorms overnight. A spokesperson...
Tillage
Factors that will impact on Irish tillage incomes in 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is projecting that Irish tillage incomes will remain, basically, unchanged in...