Anaerobic digestion

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

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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

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

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

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

NEWS 25 March 2026

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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 February 2026

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill Area Development carried out a feasibility study for an anaerobic digestion plant in the area, but says it no longer supports the plant now in development.

NEWS 17 February 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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