Energy

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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Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

NEWS 29 September 2026

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

NEWS 25 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

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Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

The IFA president is calling on the Government to back its words on energy with meaningful supports for farmers in Budget 2027.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

A price that looks expensive one week can look very reasonable the following week and vice versa.

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

The move has been proposed to ensure farmers did not receive both Department and SEAI grants on the same solar panels.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

Increases in electricity prices announced recently have been driven by gas costs.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

This week on the show, we ask what has Ornua ever done for the Irish dairy industry, unpack ifac’s 2026 Food & Agribusiness Report and look at food and energy prices.

PODCAST 9 September 2026

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

Andrew Killeen, a dairy farmer from County Clare, milks 110 cows on a heavy farm. He is currently installing a new solar system while also completing Farming for Water measures.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Plans for almost 1,300ac of new solar farms are progressing in north Kerry and west Limerick, with decisions due in the coming weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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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

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