Stephen Robb

srobb@farmersjournal.ie

Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

The proposed AD plant will be supplied with around 60,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, consisting mainly of grass and whole-crop silage, vegetable and food processing by-products, slurry and manures.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

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Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

PODCAST 22 May 2026

NI solar powers on without grants

NI solar powers on without grants

RENEWABLES 20 May 2026

From the Tramlines: Cold weather slows crop growth

From the Tramlines: Cold weather slows crop growth

From the Tramlines: Cold weather slows crop growth

CROPS 20 May 2026

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

EirGrid said it can now accommodate up to 75% of electricity generation from variable renewable sources at any given time and is aiming to raise this to 95%.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

This week, Farm Tech Talk is live from the 2026 Balmoral Show, discussing all things farming, both north and south.

PODCAST 7 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Will changes to key policies and a growing focus on energy security lead to a new biomass boom, asks Stephen Robb?

RENEWABLES 7 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

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 7 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 7 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

The team discuss the alarm bells sounded by fertiliser suppliers, the details of the new Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the winners and losers in the milk league.

PODCAST 7 May 2026

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains the largest source of renewable energy across Europe, while in Ireland it accounts for almost two-thirds of all bioenergy.

NEWS 7 May 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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