Anaerobic digestion

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2026

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

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Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

NEWS 15 April 2026

Slurry project identifies an 11% ammonia cut

Slurry project identifies an 11% ammonia cut

Slurry project identifies an 11% ammonia cut

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

NEWS 30 March 2026

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Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

North Cork Creameries was revisited 50 times by the EPA during 2025 in relation to discharge to waters.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Solar supplier expands into AD with new partnership

Solar supplier expands into AD with new partnership

Solar supplier Local Power has partnered with Austrian anaerobic digestion supplier Biogest to develop multiple AD plants across Ireland, starting with the Curragh biogas project in Carnaross, Meath.

NEWS 23 February 2026

New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

The new solution means that far more AD plants could becoming viable across the country.

RENEWABLES 23 February 2026

Energy security driving renewable rollout

Energy security driving renewable rollout

Another global conflict, another energy price shock, and another reminder of just how exposed this island remains to disruptions in energy supply, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 23 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 23 February 2026

Government to support community AD plants

Government to support community AD plants

The Government has signalled its intent to support community anaerobic digestion plants in new circular economy strategy.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Department of Agriculture visits UK AD plant for fact-finding mission

Department of Agriculture visits UK AD plant for fact-finding mission

The Department of Agriculture was among a 20-strong delegation that visited a UK anaerobic digestion plant as part of a fact-finding mission last week.

NEWS 23 February 2026

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

If you are looking to tighten your calving pattern, take a page from the Hession brothers outside Tuam, Co Galway.

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

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