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Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Environment

about 2 months ago

Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...

Dairy advice: Managing the cow from now to breeding

Dairy

7 months ago

Dairy advice: Managing the cow from now to breeding

As we are now into April and the weather is improving, maximising the cow's grass intake while...

Grazing: Meeting the herd's energy demand as breeding beckons

Dairy

7 months ago

Grazing: Meeting the herd's energy demand as breeding beckons

Negative energy balance (NEB) can become an issue for cows at this stage as many are now beginning...

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Farmers and co-ops seek recognition in EU energy security policy

Farmers and agri cooperatives are seeking greater recognition in the revision of the European...

How much crude protein should be in your dairy nuts?

Dairy

8 months ago

How much crude protein should be in your dairy nuts?

At this time of year, when cows are usually in and out grazing due to weather conditions, the...

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of...

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Milk prices up 17% with little change in volumes in 2024 - CSO

The value of milk grew by 16% to €4.1 billion in 2024 due to "little change in volumes", while...

Milk prices up 17% with little change in volumes in 2024 - CSO

Agri-Business

8 months ago

37 energy research projects to receive €21m in government funding

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), along with four co-funding partners, has...

37 energy research projects to receive €21m in government funding

Agri-Business

9 months ago

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...

Three-phase smart meters issue to be resolved in Q1 2025 - Caslin

N.Ireland

9 months ago

Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills

The Utility Regulator is urging any small business across Northern Ireland that is struggling to...

Struggling small businesses in NI urged to seek help on energy bills

Rural Life

10 months ago

SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today (Wednesday, January 15) published its...

SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

Environment

11 months ago

SEAI: Ireland remains 'highly dependent' on fossil fuels

Ireland's energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023 reaching their lowest level in 30...

SEAI: Ireland remains 'highly dependent' on fossil fuels

Dairy

11 months ago

'Energy density of diet is key' for feeding this winter and next spring

Feeding a a diet with a high energy density this winter and next spring was highlighted as a way of...

'Energy density of diet is key' for feeding this winter and next spring

Environment

12 months ago

Wind farms provided 32% of electricity from Jan-Oct

Wind farms provided 32% of electricity for the first 10 months of the year, according to Wind...

Wind farms provided 32% of electricity from Jan-Oct

Environment

about 1 year ago

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...

SEAI: Energy emissions down by almost 8% in 2023

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

SSE Renewables granted planning for solar farm in Wexford

SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its...

SSE Renewables granted planning for solar farm in Wexford

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

CSO: Fertiliser prices drop 25% in the year up to May

Fertiliser prices were down by 25% in May when compared to the same month in the previous year,...

CSO: Fertiliser prices drop 25% in the year up to May

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said that the government...

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Dairygold to buy solar energy from Cork grain supplier

Dairygold has become the first dairy processor in Ireland to sign a corporate Power Purchase...

Dairygold to buy solar energy from Cork grain supplier

Environment

almost 2 years ago

Report: 48% see financial return as barrier to renewable diversification

Irish farmers are increasingly turning to solar energy, but 48% still believe financial investment...

Report: 48% see financial return as barrier to renewable diversification

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Oil and gas boilers installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023

Oil and gas boilers were installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023, the Department of...

Oil and gas boilers installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Construction to begin in coming months on first ESB solar farm

ESB has today (Tuesday, January 9) confirmed that work will get underway shortly on its first solar...

Construction to begin in coming months on first ESB solar farm

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

CSO: Milk prices fall by over 38% in a year

Milk prices decreased by over 38% in October 2023 when compared to the same month last year,...

CSO: Milk prices fall by over 38% in a year

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