Anaerobic digestion

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Cootehill, Cavan, could potentially host two major biomethane projects, one focused on poultry litter and the other focused on crops, manures and agri-food waste.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

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Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

RENEWABLES 7 January 2026

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

RENEWABLES 30 December 2025

Young Stock Podcast: forging a career in anaerobic digestion

Young Stock Podcast: forging a career in anaerobic digestion

Young Stock Podcast: forging a career in anaerobic digestion

PODCAST 22 December 2025

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

FEATURE 20 December 2025

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Renewables: a changing landscape

Renewables: a changing landscape

Stephen Robb previews this week’s special renewable energy focus in the Irish Farmers Journal and asks whether our agricultural landscape is changing.

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

Agriculture-based AD could drive farm income up by €53m - Teagasc

Agriculture-based AD could drive farm income up by €53m - Teagasc

Teagasc has unveiled a major study on the viability of using grass and animal waste as a feedstock for biomethane production at a national scale.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

The 500ac solar farm in Ballyhea, Cork, is already under construction and is reported to be ahead of schedule.

NEWS 26 November 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála green lights 98,000t AD plant in former Lisheen Mine

An Coimisiún Pleanála green lights 98,000t AD plant in former Lisheen Mine

Local landowners have lost their appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála in an attempt to overturn Tipperary County Council’s decision to grant permission for the plant.

NEWS 26 November 2025

New AD plant planned for Ballinasloe

New AD plant planned for Ballinasloe

International developer CycleØ has submitted plans for a large-scale anaerobic digestion plant at Glenloughaun, Ballinasloe, Galway, one of four currently in development by the company.

NEWS 26 November 2025

AD owner given five months to clear the site

AD owner given five months to clear the site

The Planning Appeals Commission has ruled against an AD plant outside Strabane.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Meath AD plant promises flexibility for farmers on feedstock

Meath AD plant promises flexibility for farmers on feedstock

An AD plant under construction in Meath is promising to be flexible with farmers wishing to supply grass or other feedstocks.

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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