Stephen Robb

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Farm Tech Talk: beef trade, sheep numbers and milk markets

On this week's Farm Tech Talk show, the team talks about the Mercosur deal and the beef trade, sheep numbers in Europe and milk markets.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef trade, sheep numbers and milk markets

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Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

NEWS 16 January 2026

Tillage assurance scheme to give credit to farmers

Tillage assurance scheme to give credit to farmers

NEWS 14 January 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

NEWS 14 January 2026

Time for tillage to think outside the box

Time for tillage to think outside the box

Time for tillage to think outside the box

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 5 January 2026

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

As part of the redevelopment, turbine components will be removed and recycled, where possible, and any hardstand areas not retained will be restored to their original use.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, CAP and derogation

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, CAP and derogation

Tune into this week's Farm Tech Talk hosted by Stephen Robb.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Cootehill, Cavan, could potentially host two major biomethane projects, one focused on poultry litter and the other focused on crops, manures and agri-food waste.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Fuel prices set to rise as biofuel rates increase

Fuel prices set to rise as biofuel rates increase

The Irish Road Haulage Association says motorists are now paying about €5 more to fill a tank than a year ago.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

Plenty of farmer interest in AD – but will it pay?

A major report published by Teagasc shows high levels of interest from farmers in supplying AD plants, but do the numbers add up? Asks Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 5 January 2026

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Plans for one of the first large-scale solar farms in Donegal have been submitted to Donegal County Council.

NEWS 5 January 2026

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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