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RGFI: Biomethane Charter 'sets the right foundation'

Agri-Business

14 days ago

RGFI: Biomethane Charter 'sets the right foundation'

Renewable Gas Forum Ireland said the publication of Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter was a landmark step for the sector.

AD could improve water quality and 'mitigate the nitrate derogation' - charter

Environment

19 days ago

AD could improve water quality and 'mitigate the nitrate derogation' - charter

A new Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter details how much grass silage and slurry will be needed for AD plants.

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Communities are more open to development of the bioeconomy, including AD, when they feel "included" and "respected", new research has shown.

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

Environment

2 months ago

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

A pioneering feasibility study has been launched in Ireland’s mid-west to explore a new...

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

Environment

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...

Environment

3 months ago

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Rural Life

7 months ago

Mayo County Council grants planning for anaerobic digestion plant

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant near Ballinrobe.

Mayo County Council grants planning for anaerobic digestion plant

Environment

8 months ago

Agri-business fails in attempt to build anaerobic digestion facility

A family-owned agri-business that has failed in its contentious bid to secure planning for an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.

Agri-business fails in attempt to build anaerobic digestion facility

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

The IFA has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of its biomethane and anaerobic digestion (AD) policy.

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

Environment

9 months ago

Community meeting about biogas plant rescheduled

A community event regarding plans to build a biogas plant at Ballyvass, Co. Kildare, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 5

Community meeting about biogas plant rescheduled

Environment

10 months ago

€8m grassland initiative kicks off in Co. Cork

The new initiative to optimise regional green biorefineries in grassland farming regions, was launched at MTU, Co. Cork.

€8m grassland initiative kicks off in Co. Cork

Agri-Business

10 months ago

Kildare to host community meeting about biogas plant

A community meeting will take place in Co. Kildare later this month to discuss plans for a new biogas plant in the area.

Kildare to host community meeting about biogas plant

Environment

11 months ago

EPA: Drop in volume of waste treated at at composting/AD facilities in 2022

Less waste was accepted for treatment at composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in Ireland 2022 according to the EPA.

EPA: Drop in volume of waste treated at at composting/AD facilities in 2022

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Nephin Renewable Gas seeks planning for AD facility in Waterford

Renewable energy company Nephin Renewable Gas has sought planning permission for a new AD facility in Co. Waterford.

Nephin Renewable Gas seeks planning for AD facility in Waterford

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Biomethane company to build 4 new agri-plants in Ireland

Cycle0 Group, the end-to-end biomethane platform that builds, owns and operates plants across...

Biomethane company to build 4 new agri-plants in Ireland

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Alltech to help with biogas production for Mid-Ulster biorefinery

Alltech, has signed an agreement with Tobermore Concrete, CEMCOR and Road Safety Contracts to become a partner in the Mid-Ulster Biorefinery

Alltech to help with biogas production for Mid-Ulster biorefinery

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Danish investment firm to set up seven AD plants in Ireland

The Greengate Biogas partnership launched today will see the development of seven anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in Ireland.

Danish investment firm to set up seven AD plants in Ireland

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Biomethane supplier opens Tipperary facility

A newly established producer and supplier of biomethane has officially opened its operation...

Biomethane supplier opens Tipperary facility

Dairy

over 7 years ago

Could putting your heifers in calf first cut down on stragglers?

Serving cows who are likely to take longer to cycle - such as heifers - ahead of the rest of the herd could tighten calving pattern, an international fertility expert told farmers.

Could putting your heifers in calf first cut down on stragglers?

N.Ireland

over 7 years ago

Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here's what you need to know

Farmers involved in Northern Ireland's booming anaerobic digestion sector could improve performance by raising grass yields and quality.

Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here's what you need to know

Opinion

over 7 years ago

Energy crops are a distraction for Irish farmers

Energy crops, such as miscanthus, should have no role to play within Ireland’s land use management plans for the future

Energy crops are a distraction for Irish farmers

N.Ireland

over 7 years ago

Behind the scenes: £23m world-first poultry litter AD plant in Ballymena

A £23 million anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Ballymena has become one of the first in the world to be fuelled solely by poultry litter.

Behind the scenes: £23m world-first poultry litter AD plant in Ballymena

N.Ireland

almost 8 years ago

145 jobs to go as AD engineering firm enters administration

At least 145 workers have lost their jobs as one of Ireland's largest AD engineering firms enters administration.

145 jobs to go as AD engineering firm enters administration

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