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Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist
James Hanly
The winning project was titled 'An Investigation into using Total Leaf-Area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground biomass at all stages in the growth of selected Root-Crop Plants'.
1 January 2025 Renewables
Massive volume of biomass could be available for bioenergy - IrBea
IrBea's latest biomass capacity statement estimates 1.5 to 1.6 million tonnes of biomass could be available annually for bioenergy with the right policies.
8 December 2024 Signpost Programme
Quantifying habitats and carbon stored on Signpost Farms
In this article Stuart Greene describes how light technology is helping to measure habitats and carbon storage on farms.
What to do with my green waste?
Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.
13 November 2024 Climate and environment
RHI tariff rise is ‘interim step’ before closure
The proposed regulations will see Renewable Heat Incentive payments increase from 1 November 2024.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Poultry producer still burnt by RHI debacle
With plans being put in place to shut down RHI, scheme participants feel they are the fall guy for the botched scheme.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Ban on bush burning in force
In previous years, an exemption period between 1 September and 30 November allowed farmers to burn green agricultural waste on their land.
28 August 2024 News