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Renewables Roadshow heads to Kilkenny on Tuesday night
Stephen Robb
This is the second of our four free events being held around the country by the Irish Farmers Journal focusing on opportunities in renewable energy.
9 April 2024 News
Renewables Roadshow kicks off in Cork Tuesday night
This is the first of four free events being held around the country by the Irish Farmers Journal.
20 March 2024 News
Renewables Roadshow: learn how to get paid for making heat
The Renewables Roadshow, set to travel around the country in April, will have a session on renewable heat, outlining the grant aid options available for farms and businesses.
Draft Biomethane Strategy fails to impress
The draft biomethane strategy has drawn a strong response. While many remain disappointed, it signalled the first attempt at a useful policy from the Government for the industry, writes Stephen Robb.
14 February 2024 News
The folly of windrowing brash
Mechanical windrowing of branches and tree tops after clearfell makes no sense when this badly needed resource could be used for wood energy.
13 December 2023 Forestry
Change of narrative needed around biomass
The reasons for the low uptake of biomass as an energy source for heating were highlighted at the National Bioenergy Conference, writes Stephen Robb.
8 November 2023 Renewables
Young Stock Podcast: let’s talk about biochar
On this week’s Youngstock Podcast, Stephen Robb talks to Stephen McCormack, Project Officer with the Irish Bioenergy Association about all things biochar.
30 October 2023 Podcast
First national bioeconomy action plan published
Farmers and foresters have been encouraged to get involved in Ireland's bioeconomy action plan by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 October 2023 News
Suckler breeding changes
If farmers are using the maternal index to breed replacements that will enter the suckler herd, then the Angus and Hereford will score better.
18 October 2023 Viewpoints
Biomethane strategy delayed until end of year
The much-anticipated biomethane strategy, which is set to provide a clear roadmap for the development of Ireland's AD sector and aims to build 150 to 200 AD plants by 2030, has been delayed.
16 October 2023 News