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Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Farm controlled by Larry Goodman objects to 268ac solar farm near Castlebellingham, Co Louth.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

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Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

NEWS 4 March 2026

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

NEWS 2 March 2026

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Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

CBAM has been well talked about in recent months, but for those that still don't know what it means for the fertiliser in this country, here's an explainer.

FERTILIZERS 4 February 2026

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

If a single issue could encapsulate farmer frustration, it's how the Government is willing to ignore environmental concerns when it comes to Dublin Airport

DEALER 4 February 2026

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

A topic that comes up time and again whether it’s at discussion group meetings, conferences or just down in the local co-op. The effectiveness of early spring nitrogen is being more widely debated.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

A European Court of Auditors report has warned that Europe must diversify its sources of lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and some rare earth elements.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Most recently, the company has applied for permission to build an 800ac solar farm in Killeagh, Cork, if approved is set to be one of Ireland’s largest.

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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