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Spotlight on lack of clarity concerning EU emissions trading after plant closures

November 25, 2019

Midlands workers affected by the impending closure of two major power plants in the region will have received little clarity from last week’s…

Early exit from peat won’t curb Ireland’s 2030 carbon target

November 17, 2019

Environment

The Government-supported closure of the country’s peat industry over the next 13 months will have “no direct impact” in offsetting Ireland’s carbon emission…

What county burns the most turf for household heating?

March 1, 2019

Environment

Figures released this week by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) category have revealed what counties in Ireland burn…

Bord na Mona voluntary redundancy scheme now closed

February 14, 2019

Agri-Business

Bord na Mona’s (BNM’s) €40 million voluntary redundancy scheme has officially closed to applications from workers. In a statement to AgriLand, the semi-state…

ESB planning application for midlands power station lodged

November 22, 2018

Agri-Business

The planning application to co-fire the ESB’s West Offaly Power Station with peat and biomass has been lodged to An Bord Pleanala, AgriLand has learned.…

Cowen calls for Spain-type deal for Bord na Mona lay-offs

October 31, 2018

Agri Politics

Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen has called for Ireland to imitate Spain’s approach to dealing with fossil-fuel redundancies, in response to future Bord…

BNM memo: Peat volumes to power plants to decline by up to 50% from December 2019

October 24, 2018

Agri-Business

Peat volumes to ESB West Offaly Power Station in Shannonbridge and Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesborough will decline by approximately 50% from…

‘Peat industry closure will lead to crazy biomass import bills’

October 23, 2018

Agri-Business

The looming closure of the peat industry in Ireland will lead to costly hikes in biomass imports to Ireland, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice…

70% of BNM profit set be ‘non-peat’ based by 2021

July 23, 2018

Agri-Business

A total of 70% of Bord na Mona’s (BNM’s) profits are projected to be “non-peat based” in just three years’ time, according to…

Is there value in alternative bedding options?

July 23, 2018

Beef

With a shortage of fodder on many farms, straw is being looked at as a crucial fibre source for the inclusion in the…

Hunt for straw begins in earnest

July 7, 2018

Tillage

Following a reduction in the cereal area, struggling spring crops and an increase in the acreage of forage crops, it’s looking increasing likely…

3 alternative options to straw for livestock bedding this winter

October 31, 2016

Beef

Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes. However, Forbes did…

Planning permission quashed by High Court for Bord na Mona Offaly plant

October 28, 2015

Environment

Bord na Mona’s plans to extend the operating life of the peat and part biomass-fueled power station at Edenderry Co. Offaly to 2023 has…

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