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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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Shocks felt across US beef sector

Shocks felt across US beef sector

DEALER 26 August 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

GARDENING 12 August 2026

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

NEWS 25 July 2026

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

GARDENING 15 July 2026

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AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

Minister O'Brien said that more has to be done at the political level on the importance of biomethane.

NEWS 26 April 2026

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

The minister said the guidance is intended to address the inconsistency currently being experienced across planning authorities.

NEWS 26 April 2026

European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

The European Parliament has adopted new rules surrounding new genomic techniques on Wednesday.

NEWS 26 April 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 26 April 2026

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

The cheese plant, which cost €130m was meant to produce mozzarella, but closed after an unhappy few years of production

NEWS 26 April 2026

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

The Dealer can’t wait to read about how the bureau plans to tackle the acres of rhododendron and other invasive species in the country’s national parks around the country.

DEALER 26 April 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July 2026 to the end of the year. The country holding the role has the power to make progress in legislation.

NEWS 26 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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