Stephen Robb

srobb@farmersjournal.ie

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar projects - an 860ac solar farm - has been proposed for north Kerry, with the project being developed by local farmers on their own and neighbouring land.

NEWS 16 March 2026

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

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Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

PODCAST 13 March 2026

Energy security driving renewable rollout

Energy security driving renewable rollout

RENEWABLES 11 March 2026

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

NEWS 11 March 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

NEWS 9 March 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia review, fertiliser prices and field work

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia review, fertiliser prices and field work

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss the potential impact of the conflict in Iran on fertiliser and energy prices, the outcome of the IFA–Bord Bia stand-off, and the field work.

PODCAST 25 February 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Ireland’s renewable success offers little comfort to consumers and farmers as electricity prices remain the highest in Europe.

RENEWABLES 25 February 2026

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

The Department of Agriculture will not provide any more grants towards AD plants, instead the Department of Energy is working on a new €200m scheme to be launched in 2026.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

The Minister of Agriculture has been accused of doing a of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV grants, just as energy prices are set to skyrocket again.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Construction of the solar farm, spread across five parcels of land, will consist of approximately 1,796,838 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga

Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga

This week, the team discusses the continued stand-off between Bord Bia and the IFA, as well as calving, lambing, fertiliser, bluetongue and the latest developments in Northern Ireland.

PODCAST 25 February 2026

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

The push towards processing slurry and manure into RENURE fertiliser is getting a lot of attention, but can it help Irish farmers?

RENEWABLES 25 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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