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Over €112m paid out to refurbish vacant properties
James Hanly
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne published the figures which showed that 2,096 were refurbished back into residential use from vacancy nationwide.
26 April 2025 News
Farming For Nature's advisory service open for applications
The advisory service is available for 50 farms across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers.
23 April 2025 News
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Here's a brief run down on what tillage farmers should know on the development of glyphosate resistance.
DII anticipates peak milk to be on par with 2022
Dairy Industry Ireland is anticipating that peak month volumes in 2025 may approach the records set in May 2022.
23 April 2025 News
Wind farm convicted of polluting Leitrim river
The wind farm was found to have caused silt to flow into a tributary of the River Bonet.
23 April 2025 News
Wind supplies 38% of Ireland's electricity so far in 2025
March Wind Energy report shows that Irish wind farms provided 38% of the country’s electricity over the first quarter of 2025.
23 April 2025 Renewables
Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves
Demand from continent sees almost 20,000 extra calves being shipped out of the state compared to same time last year. The Netherlands and Spain remain the biggest markets.
19 April 2025 Markets
Sourcing fertiliser a 'nightmare' for merchants
An independent merchant in Galway said that the west of Ireland is essentially being starved of fertiliser.
16 April 2025 News
Properly accounting for ruminant methane emissions
"Avoiding Ireland's 2030 Emissions Fines - At the Stroke of a Pen" - Jim O'Brien, chair, Irish Climate Science Forum (ICSF).
16 April 2025 Letters
A new wind and solar option for farms?
The unit could be used to power remote farm devices such as electric fences, soil sensors, CCTV cameras, water pumps and more.
16 April 2025 Renewables
Could wood powder be Ireland's new super fuel?
A new type of wood burner coming to Ireland, which could overcome the traditional challenges of using biomass to provide heat, writes Stephen Robb.
16 April 2025 Renewables
Is it time to rethink round bale pricing?
Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with Irish contractors to understand why they believe the current payment system per bale is outdated and what needs to change so bale density is rewarded and not punished.
16 April 2025 Contracting