Horticulture
Importing peat does not make environmental sense - report
Importing peat into Ireland “does not make environmental, economic or ethical sense”, according to a government-established working group. The final...
peat production
Agri Politics
Agriculture committee to scrutinise blanket ban on peat production
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is to spend the next two weeks scrutinising the Bord...
Rural Life
Job fears for BNM workers as West Offaly Power Station closes
Concerns have been raised regarding job losses in Bord na Móna following the closure of West Offaly Power Plant yesterday,...
Agri-Business
BNM unveils €1.6 billion programme as peat burning reductions continue
Bord na Móna has unveiled a €1.6 billion development programme as part of the next phase of its restructuring towards...
Rural Life
Bord na Mona announces closure of Littleton briquette plant
Bord na Mona has announced the closure of its peat briquette plant in Littleton, Co. Tipperary, which is due to...