Environment
Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...
Dairy
As we are into April, maximising the cow's grass intake while making sure she is meeting her energy requirements up until breeding is crucial
Negative energy balance (NEB) can be an issue as many cows are now beginning to reach their peak milk production...
Agri Politics
Farmers and agri cooperatives are seeking greater recognition in the revision of the European Union's energy security framework.
At this time of year, the question often arises as to what percentage of crude protein should be in the dairy nuts you are using?
The IFA has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of its biomethane and anaerobic digestion (AD) policy.
Agri-Business
The value of milk grew by 16% to €4.1 billion in 2024 due to "little change in volumes", while milk prices increased by 17%, the CSO said.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) said 37 energy research projects have been awarded a total of €21 million in funding.
The issues around the rollout of three-phase smart meters on farms are due to be resolved in Q1 of 2025, Barry Caslin from Teagasc said.
N.Ireland
The Utility Regulator is urging any struggling small businesses in Northern Ireland to contact their energy supplier for advice this January.
Rural Life
The SEAI has published its end of year review, to highlight the progress and investment made in 2024 towards a clean energy transition.
Ireland's energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023 reaching their lowest level in thirty years, according to the SEAI.
Feeding a a diet with a high energy density this winter and next spring was highlighted as a way of meeting the herd's feed requirements...
Wind farms provided 32% of electricity for the first 10 months of the year, according to Wind Energy Ireland's monthly wind energy report
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector dropped by almost 8% in 2023, a record rate of reduction, the SEAI has said.
SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its Richfield Wind Farm at Bridgetown in Wexford.
Fertiliser prices were down by 25% in May when compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the CSO.
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the government will bring forward a policy on "Private Wires" before the end of this year.
Dairygold has become the first dairy processor in Ireland to sign a corporate Power Purchase Agreement with one of its own farmer members.
Farmers are increasingly turning to solar energy, but 48% believe financial return is the biggest barrier to renewable diversification
Oil and gas boilers were installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said.
ESB has confirmed that work will get underway shortly on its first solar farm which will be constructed in Co. Meath.
Milk prices decreased by over 38% in the 12 months up to October 2023, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
