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Stephen Robb on 28 Sep 2020
Calls to reform ‘broken planning system’ for wind developments
The wind industry is calling for reform of the country’s planning system when it comes to renewable energy projects. Stephen Robb takes a look at their recommendations
Stephen Robb on 28 Sep 2020
Weather a growing concern for South American grain production
There is an increasing risk of La Nina developing by October and continuing into early 2021.
Stephen Robb on 25 Sep 2020
New plan to convert 500,000 oil boilers to renewable BioLPG by 2040 published
A new vision document recently published is aiming to convert 500,000 oil boilers to renewable BioLPG by 2040, saving 1.9 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Stephen Robb on 23 Sep 2020
IFA potato report: maincrop yield reports average
IFA potato market report Tuesday 22 September 2020.
Stephen Robb on 16 Sep 2020
IFA Potato Report: lifting continues at pace this week
IFA potato market report Tuesday 16 September 2020.
Stephen Robb on 16 Sep 2020
Department to review catch crop deadline
Many farmers have struggled to clear fields over the past month leading to delays in the planting of catch crops.
Stephen Robb on 23 Sep 2020
From the Tramlines: drills out as planting about to commence
In week 29 of the series, Stephen Robb talks to growers from Down, Waterford and Westmeath. The harvest is complete in all areas and the attention is now once again turning to drilling winter cereals
Stephen Robb on 16 Sep 2020
Cereal harvest now virtually complete
While cereal harvesting is virtually complete, there is still a tail in many areas and especially in the north and northwest whice had few cutting opportunities over the past week.
Stephen Robb on 11 Sep 2020
Boortmalt malting barley intake down by 40%
The consequences of this year’s difficult growing season and harvest are being felt by both growers and maltsters.
Stephen Robb on 16 Sep 2020
Subtle changes in winter barley recommended list
Stephen Robb takes a look at the varieties on this winter barley years recommended list
Stephen Robb on 10 Sep 2020
RGFI launches new online resource for renewable gas in Ireland
The Renewable Gas Forum of Ireland has this week launched a new online resource for Ireland’s renewable gas industry.
Stephen Robb on 14 Sep 2020
European potato market 'out of balance'
The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) has expressed concern at the imbalance in potato markets across Europe.