Bioenergy

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

Ireland’s first on-farm facility combining grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion has been opened at Shinagh Estates Demonstration Farm in Co Cork.

NEWS 1 September 2026

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

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Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

RENEWABLES 25 June 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

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Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains the largest source of renewable energy across Europe, while in Ireland it accounts for almost two-thirds of all bioenergy.

NEWS 1 January 1970

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

The Department of Agriculture will not provide any more grants towards AD plants, instead the Department of Energy is working on a new €200m scheme to be launched in 2026.

NEWS 1 January 1970

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

The €29m loan facility is set to support the scaling of EAG Bioenergy’s existing portfolio, including biogas and biomethane sites across Ireland and the UK.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

The government has published a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, aimed at reducing unintended negative consequences of anaerobic digestion.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Stephen Robb attended an open day on Galway dairy farmer Brendan Kildea’s farm, which showed that small-scale biogas isn’t just viable, it actually enhances the farm’s overall viability.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community