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High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

Two High Court challenges to planning permission for solar farms covering more than 1,000ac in Laois and Cork have been dismissed.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

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A look into farming’s crystal ball

A look into farming’s crystal ball

DEALER 12 August 2026

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

NEWS 2 March 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

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Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

The new enhanced powers aim to improve transparency in the food supply chain.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Stephen Robb talks to Ronan Power, interim CEO of Solar Ireland about the rollout of solar farm industry in Ireland.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Ireland's bioeconomy is the foundation of a new kind of rural opportunity, according to Minister Martin Heydon.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

The Dealer is able to inform you that PJ Conroy is the new manager of Portumna Mart.

NEWS 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