N.Ireland
Survey launched in NI for renewable energy generation on dairy farms
Ulster University and AgriSearch have launched a survey investigating renewable energy generation and consumption on dairy farms. The survey is...
Renewable Energy
Agri-Business
Over 200,000 tractors on Irish farms in 2023 - CSO
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has estimated that there were 201,260 tractors owned on Irish farms in 2023. According to...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...
Environment
SEAI: Ireland remains 'highly dependent' on fossil fuels
Ireland’s energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023 reaching their lowest level in 30 years, according to the latest data...
Agri-Business
Call for higher incentives for farmers to generate renewable energy
The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has set out its key asks for the next government, including higher incentives for...
Environment
Ireland climbs 14 places on Climate Change Performance Index
Ireland has climbed 14 places from last year on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which monitors climate mitigation efforts...
Agri-Business
Wind Energy Ireland: TDs must prioritise energy independence
There is an urgent need to develop renewable, clean energy that will help to bring down bills, create jobs and...
Environment
Wind farmers to hold annual conference in Kilkenny
The Irish Wind Farmers’ Association (IWFA) is calling on community groups, farmers and small businesses to learn more about the upcoming SRESS...
Environment
SEAI: 'Significant' gaps to close to meet climate action targets
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has identified, in its new report published today (Tuesday, November 5), “significant” gaps...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
'Agrisolar' a 'win-win' for Irish farmers and climate objectives - MEP
An Irish MEP has said that ‘agrisolar’ – constructing solar panels alongside crops – could be a “win-win” for Irish...
Agri-Business
Construction begins on €32m biomethane facility in Cork
Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Gas Networks Ireland have broken ground to mark the commencement of construction for the €32 million...
Environment
Need for action highlighted at IrBEA bioenergy conference
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 23rd National Bioenergy Conference is taking place today (Thursday, October 10) at the Royal Marine...
Agri-Business
Conference to discuss advancing Ireland's bioenergy sector
A conference will take place this week to discuss recent policy developments and the advancement of Ireland’s bioenergy sector. The...
Environment
SEAI: Energy emissions down by almost 8% in 2023
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector dropped by almost 8% in 2023, a record rate of reduction, the...
Environment
Wind Energy Ireland calls for funding for planning system
In its Budget 2025 submission, Wind Energy Ireland has called on the government to give the planning system the funding...
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Milk replacer: Advice on maximising early-life calf growth
During the past decade, calf rearing systems around the world have adopted higher allowances of whole milk or of calf...
Agri-Business
MREF urges overhaul of Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) is calling for a major overhaul of the second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy...
Environment
Italy to put more state aid funding toward solar panels in agri-sector
Italy is set to increase the amount of state aid it provides for investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels in...
Agri-Business
Applications open for €40m Biomethane Capital Grant
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, August 7), announced the opening of applications for...
Agri-Business
Work ongoing on T&Cs of renewable electricity export scheme
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) is currently developing the “detailed” terms and conditions of the Small-Scale...