Stephen Robb

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What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

Renewable energy can offer new income streams for farmers, but tax, succession and planning considerations can have a major bearing on the final return writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

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High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

NEWS 30 September 2026

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

NEWS 28 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

PODCAST 25 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

With Budget 2027 around the corner, Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable energy asks ahead of this year’s Budget.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Wind Energy Ireland has warned that grid capacity is the biggest barrier to delivering new onshore wind projects, with more than 3,000MW of approved developments currently seeking connections.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Future of Northern Ireland AD plants on agenda at Belfast summit

Future of Northern Ireland AD plants on agenda at Belfast summit

A major Belfast conference will examine the potential for homegrown biomethane to reduce Northern Ireland’s dependence on imported fossil fuels while creating new opportunities for farmers.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Listen: Down to Agribusiness live from Ploughing 2026

Listen: Down to Agribusiness live from Ploughing 2026

On this week’s Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan recorded the show live from the Farmers Journal stand at the National Ploughing Championships.

PODCAST 13 September 2026

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

Irish biomethane developer Carbon AMS has called for urgent progress on the RHO after fresh warnings over Ireland’s 2030 biomethane target.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

The discussion is set to take place at the Co Offaly venue on Thursday 17 September from 2.30pm.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy is once again set to be a big theme among the stands at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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