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Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

The CCAC’s Annual Review 2026 found that electricity demand from data centres has increased from 5% of total national demand in 2015 to more than 20% in 2025, offsetting gains made through renewables.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

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No appetite for NI farm carbon audits

No appetite for NI farm carbon audits

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

EY report puts value of NI food and drink at £7.3bn

EY report puts value of NI food and drink at £7.3bn

NEWS 1 May 2026

MLAs approve new climate change body

MLAs approve new climate change body

MLAs approve new climate change body

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Observations from the 2026 conference

Observations from the 2026 conference

Observations from the 2026 conference

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

There remains little appetite among many politicians at Stormont to revise net zero targets

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

The cynics will say there are no votes in a 25-county constituency but the reaction of stakeholders we contacted was more of sorrow than anger about his abrupt departure.

OPINION 18 February 2026

Farmer Writes: why astronauts have really flown to the moon

Farmer Writes: why astronauts have really flown to the moon

While we await this plug-in-and-play satellite near the moon to start working, we have to endure another week or two of bad weather.

FARMER WRITES 18 February 2026

Protests ask real questions

Protests ask real questions

Some of Tuesday's protesters have been critical of the carbon tax on fuel since its inception on philosophical grounds. The practical issue is whether it, combined with excise duties is sustainable.

DEALER 18 February 2026

Pay farmers for nature restoration, says stakeholder report

Pay farmers for nature restoration, says stakeholder report

The report also insists that nature restoration actions must be prioritised on public lands.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Green light for Just Transition Commission

Legislation to establish the new body is now in the final stages at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

The additive’s manufacturer claims that “feeding just a quarter of a teaspoon per head per day reduces methane emissions by an average of 30% for dairy cattle".

NEWS 18 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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