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Opinion: Europe needs to aid farmers or else it'll need Farm Aid

Farmers increasingly see data centres as some kind of preferred sibling, the indulged child who shall go to college.

OPINION 12 September 2026

Opinion: Europe needs to aid farmers or else it'll need Farm Aid

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Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

NEWS 9 September 2026

NI farmer appointed to Climate Change Advisory Council

NI farmer appointed to Climate Change Advisory Council

NEWS 30 July 2026

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

NEWS 26 May 2026

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

Phase out payments on drained peatlands - report

NEWS 13 May 2026

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Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

The CCAC’s Annual Review 2026 found that electricity demand from data centres has increased from 5% of total national demand in 2015 to more than 20% in 2025, offsetting gains made through renewables.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Extreme weather set to test Ireland's economic resilience

Extreme weather set to test Ireland's economic resilience

More investment is needed in adapting to climate change, a newly published report has outlined.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

The CCAC’s annual review of biodiversity report said that permanent funding is needed for an agri-environmental scheme, beyond the current model that emulates the CAP cycle.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming