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Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays
Kieran Mailey
Agri merchants, feed mills and vets will close for the Christmas holidays, so do a quick stock check now to make sure you don't run out of essential items next week.
3 December 2024 News
Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required - EPA
Over 4,500 farms are due to be inspected by county councils in 2025, up from 3,346 in 2024.
27 November 2024 Renewables
Too late to change Ireland’s anaerobic digestion direction?
Stephen Robb looks ahead at some of the challenges facing the next Government as Ireland’s fledgling anaerobic digestion industry struggles to get off the ground.
Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023
The EPA has cited reduced lime application to soils and lower milk output as reasons for the third consecutive quarterly drop of emissions in the farm sector.
21 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
Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda
In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.
25 September 2024 Viewpoints
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
'Our running costs have soared by 45pc in three years,' says Cork contractor
Claire McCormack caught up with Padraig Noonan of Cork based Noonan Agri Contractors to find out more about the ins and outs of running a modern contracting business in 2024
25 September 2024 Contracting
Ireland must cut back on burning solid fuel use - EPA
The warning comes following the publication of the EPA’s annual air quality report for 2023.
23 September 2024 Climate and environment
Double header of vintage tractor action
There will be three vintage classes on display, of tractors up to 1960, while a new classic class will begin for the 2025 all-Irelands.
11 September 2024 News
Red diesel prices drop
Price quotes on red diesel have slipped to a three year low point in NI on the back of lower crude oil costs.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Renewables outstripped by growing demand
Record demand continues to outstrip new renewable generation, according to the 2023 Energy Balance published by the SEAI, writes Stephen Robb.
4 September 2024 News