Ploughing 2026

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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ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

NEWS 28 September 2026

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

NEWS 26 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

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Tillage Podcast: local grain, sustainability-linked loans and cashflow

Tillage Podcast: local grain, sustainability-linked loans and cashflow

This week’s Tillage Podcast was recorded live at the National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 21 September 2026

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

Many measures that are pencilled in in the draft plan have already been rolled out at farm level, including the removal of invasive species and rewetting peaty farmland.

NEWS 21 September 2026

All action for Macra at the Ploughing

All action for Macra at the Ploughing

Stand 207 was going non-stop over the three-day festival of all things agricultural.

NEWS 21 September 2026

In pictures: the IFA at Ploughing 2026

In pictures: the IFA at Ploughing 2026

A selection of photos from the IFA's many engagements at this year's Ploughing.

NEWS 21 September 2026

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 21 September 2026

Check cost of merchant credit, Bank of Ireland head of agriculture says

Check cost of merchant credit, Bank of Ireland head of agriculture says

A farmer should know the cost of merchant credit before they plant their crops.

NEWS 21 September 2026

More financing options for sustainable tillage farmers

More financing options for sustainable tillage farmers

Taking part in a sustainability scheme could give you access to 'Enviroflex' loans from Bank of Ireland.

NEWS 21 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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