Anaerobic digestion

New AD grants will not be retrospective

The eagerly anticipated new round of capital grants for AD plants will not be retrospective, meaning projects that have already commenced construction could miss out.

NEWS 24 June 2026

New AD grants will not be retrospective

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Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

NEWS 3 June 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

AI to be rolled out into anaerobic digestion plants

AI to be rolled out into anaerobic digestion plants

AI to be rolled out into anaerobic digestion plants

NEWS 27 May 2026

Ian Marshall calls out a ‘lazy narrative’ on livestock cuts

Ian Marshall calls out a ‘lazy narrative’ on livestock cuts

Ian Marshall calls out a ‘lazy narrative’ on livestock cuts

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

A new system allows farmers to turn biogas into tractor fuel, while earning income, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

Editorial: anaerobic digestion

Editorial: anaerobic digestion

The RHO risks becoming a major energy policy failure, with Irish farmers losing out.

VIEWPOINTS 24 April 2026

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

The flagship policy could yet become one of the most striking failures of energy policy in recent times, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Major investment is required if the problems in Lough Neagh and other water bodies are to be solved.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 April 2026

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

The Commission said the Czechia scheme is expected to benefit mostly small- and medium-sized farms, which stands in stark contrast to the Irish Government’s AD policy, which could increase imports.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

The Sligo-based anaerobic digestion developer, currently building a large-scale agri-based plant in Duleek, was named SME of the Year at the RDS Circular Economy Awards.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

The facility will also produce biofertilisers by recycling nutrients from food waste, which will be used by farmers.

NEWS 24 April 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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