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Grants of €250,000 available for forest nurseries
Rachel Donovan
Up to €250,000 available for forest nurseries through Innovative Forest Technology Scheme.
11 December 2024 News
'There is real logic in relation to supporting contractors' - McConalogue
At this year’s FCI conference, contractors looked at challenges surrounding protected urea, potential business opportunities, the safe use of rail crossings and the importance of good mental health.
11 December 2024 News
Commission approves €100/ha tillage scheme for Irish farmers
Under the scheme, the aid will consist of limited amounts in the form of direct grants.
NI missing out on rural funding, MLAs told
MLAs were told that “bureaucracy” is the key problem with the existing rural development schemes in Northern Ireland.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Careful restoration in Cats country
Martin Merrick profiles a major restoration on a north Kilkenny beef farm, where extensive work has been carried out with the aid of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
13 November 2024 Buildings
What farmers want from the next Government
Ahead of the general election, we asked farmers in Clare, Tipperary and Roscommon what farming issues they would be highlighting to politicians that might come knocking on their doors.
30 October 2024 News
Sport: Bandon AC on track for brand-new facility
A funding boost means that, as it celebrates 60 years, the club is on the home straight for completion of a state-of-the-art amenity, writes Denis Hurley.
30 October 2024 Sport
€500,000 in grants for thatched buildings
The funding is part of a combined €11.1m in funding which will be allocated to grant schemes.
29 October 2024 Schemes
£30m sought for NI anaerobic digestion pathfinder projects
Details of a proposal to develop three new large-scale biomethane plants in NI were unveiled at the Phoenix Energy renewable gas conference in Belfast last week. Stephen Robb reports.
23 October 2024 Renewables
Budget 2025 a severe disappointment for hospitality workers
With no sign of a reduction in the 13.5% VAT rate for hospitality, we may see a further 1,000 businesses close in the coming months, writes Janine Kennedy.
9 October 2024 News
Ryanair CEO calls for farm solar grants to be fast-tracked
Michael O’Leary made the call after investing over €140,000 to install solar panels and batteries at his 2,000-acre Gigginstown estate outside Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
7 October 2024 News
Over 380 solar farms in development
The solar industry is expected to deliver €2.7bn in investment into Ireland by 2030, according to a new report.
2 October 2024 News