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Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Small-scale anaerobic digestion is often overlooked in the Republic of Ireland, but the technology is proving its worth on farms in Northern Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

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New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

MOTORS 5 August 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 July 2026

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

NEWS 29 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 15 July 2026

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Statement outlines size of measures in October budget, without giving details on spending.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council urges rethink on how to support biomethane sector and adopting a technology-neutral approach to renewable energy.

NEWS 15 July 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

When completed in late 2026, the installation is expected to generate 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.

NEWS 15 July 2026

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

Concerns had been mounting within the industry that the bill would be delayed until the autumn, further postponing the introduction of the initial 1.5% obligation rate.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

If approved, the two developments would see a combined 712ac of land used for solar energy generation.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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