Agri-Business
Solar panel legislation due before Dáil in two weeks - MREF
The chair of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has said that legislation to provide planning exemptions for larger solar installations...
Pat Smith
Environment
Ireland 'must move quickly' to secure EU biomethane funds
The government of Ireland is being urged to “move quickly” to secure support from the EU to establish a “viable...
Video
Farmland Episode 3 2022
In the latest episode, Stella Meehan speaks to Seamus McMenamin of Bord Bia about calf exports, and Pat Smith about...
Agri-Business
Watch: Farmland - calf exports and solar opportunities for farmers
The importance of live calf exports for agri-business in Ireland features as a topic of discussion in the latest episode...
Environment
MREF calls on Bruton to sort out BEC 'mess' immediately
The decision to slash the budget for the Better Energy Community grant support (BEC scheme) by over 30% for 2020...
Agri-Business
'Solar PV will be on every farm in the country in 10 years' time' - Smith
ESB Networks and policy makers need to “make grid access free” for micro-generation, Pat Smith, the chairman of the Micro-Renewable...
Agri Politics
Court costs see IFA report €1.5 million operational deficit
Costly court settlements have seen the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) announce a €1.5 million operational deficit for its accounts up...
Environment
Grant scheme promoting commercial rooftop solar on farms called for
Calls have been made for a grant scheme to be introduced to promote commercial rooftop solar for farms and businesses. It...
Environment
Will Pat Smith and the IFA join forces on renewable energy?
Supporting households, businesses and farms to install micro-renewable energy is the quickest way for Government to avoid looming €600 million...
Environment
'200,000 solar PV installations is a realistic target for Ireland by 2025'
A total of 200,000 solar PV installations is a realistic target for Ireland by 2025, the Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF)...
Agri Politics
Should Downey get the chance to tell his story?
Eddie Downey, the former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has asked for an invitation to speak, in camera,...
Agri Politics
Smith on IFA settlement: 'The matters in dispute are now closed'
Former chief executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Pat Smith has given his reaction to his High Court settlement...
Agri Politics
Settlement reached between Pat Smith and the IFA
It has been confirmed that a settlement has been reached between Pat Smith and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in...
Agri-Business
'Your past should not limit your future' - Pat Smith
“Your past defines who you are; but, your past should not limit your future. And that’s where I am heading...
Agri-Business
New Director General appointed to IFA - pay details revealed
Damian McDonald, the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland, has been appointed to the role of Director General of the IFA....
Agri-Business
Interviews for the new Director General of IFA to take place today
Interviews are to take place today for the new Director General of the IFA and it is understood that five...
Agri-Business
Interviews for new Director General of IFA to take place in two weeks' time
Interviews are to take place in two weeks’ time for the position of IFA’s new Director General, a spokesperson for...
Agri-Business
Pat Smith Vs IFA proceedings to get underway in the High Court
Proceedings in the Pat Smith Vs IFA case are set to get under way in the High Court today (October...
