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Climate and environment
What to do with my green waste?
Stephen Robb
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.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
RHI tariff rise is ‘interim step’ before closure
The proposed regulations will see Renewable Heat Incentive payments increase from 1 November 2024.
25 September 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.
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
Energy and Farm Diversification Show takes place next week
If you are a farmer, landowner or rural entrepreneur looking to diversify into energy, food and agri-tourism, then this is the event for you, writes Stephen Robb.
10 July 2024 News