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Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Martin Merrick
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Motors
Is it time to think about electric cars on Irish farms?
There are plenty of new incentives towards electric cars that might this option more attractive for your farm, and its always down to running costs.
6 November 2024 Winter Feed
Things to remember for keeping milking parlours going this winter
Advice for dairy farmers as they prepare for winter and adverse weather events.
Limerick council says no to 157ac ESB-backed solar farm
The project, which was being jointly developed by Irish developer Harmony Solar and ESB Solar, consisted of 301,000 square metres of solar panels.
4 November 2024 News
Storm Ashley: farms among 53,000 without power
The worst impacted counties as a result of storm Ashley include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Dublin.
20 October 2024 News
Co-ops an ‘effective and low-cost’ way to enhance bioeconomy - ICOS
ICOS hosted an information webinar on the opportunities for farmers in the bio-based economy with a focus on enhancing Ireland’s anaerobic digestion yield.
20 October 2024 News
Colm McCarthy: Irish data centres an outlier for energy use
Eirgrid, the State company which is ultimately responsible for keeping the lights on, has called a halt to data centre development in the east region.
16 October 2024 Viewpoints
Planning and judicial reviews a major holdup to renewables rollout
The sector urgently needs resources to address these issues if Ireland is to avoid the billions of euros in climate fines that are imminent, according to Paul Gallagher of EDF Renewables Ireland.
16 October 2024 Renewables
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
Micro-generators need priority access to power grid
Grid investment of €750m will only benefit farmers and small businesses if they can access the network.
6 October 2024 News
Case studies: how the budget will impact farmers’ bottom line in each sector
Tax specialist Declan McEvoy takes a look at how Budget 2025 will impact farmers’ bottom line in different sectors and circumstances.
2 October 2024 News
Heat pumps an option for agriculture
When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions
2 October 2024 Renewables