Anaerobic digestion

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy is once again set to be a big theme among the stands at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

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Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

RENEWABLES 2 September 2026

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

NEWS 1 September 2026

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

NEWS 1 September 2026

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College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

Meath-based College Group has become the second anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to Ireland’s national gas network.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Bia Energy has become Ireland’s first anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to the national gas grid, some seven years after the State first set a biomethane target.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Small-scale anaerobic digestion is often overlooked in the Republic of Ireland, but the technology is proving its worth on farms in Northern Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 15 July 2026

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

College Proteins has signed a gas purchase agreement with Flogas for biomethane that will be produced at its new anaerobic digestion plant at Nobber, Co Meath.

NEWS 15 July 2026

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

Concerns had been mounting within the industry that the bill would be delayed until the autumn, further postponing the introduction of the initial 1.5% obligation rate.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts

Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss getting young people into farming, diesel and oil prices, plus €19m in AD grant payouts, before chatting with Jerome O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Proveye.

RENEWABLES 15 July 2026

Straw becoming key AD feedstock in Europe

Straw becoming key AD feedstock in Europe

If the tillage industry is looking for new opportunities to safeguard its future, straw to biogas could be one.

RENEWABLES 15 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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