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Electricity imports up as demand increases

Ireland is becoming increasingly reliant on imported electricity, as growing demand puts pressure on the country’s supply, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 26 August 2026

Electricity imports up as demand increases

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Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

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Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

OPINION 12 August 2026

Milk supply falls almost 3% in second quarter

Milk supply falls almost 3% in second quarter

Milk supply falls almost 3% in second quarter

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Milk intake down falls by 1.6% in May - CSO

Milk intake down falls by 1.6% in May - CSO

Milk intake down falls by 1.6% in May - CSO

NEWS 6 July 2026

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Home Farm: rain postpones silage and paperwork looms

Home Farm: rain postpones silage and paperwork looms

On top of all this, we are preparing for a full Bord Bia quality assurance audit.

VIEWPOINTS 27 March 2026

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

18% hike in volume of timber harvested last year

Despite the sharp increase in the volume of timber sales from Irish forests in 2025, the overall value of the timber harvested increased by just 1% to €238m.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Milk production fell in April – CSO

Milk production fell in April – CSO

Fat content has increased on last year, while protein has dropped slightly compared with 2025.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Milk supply up 20m litres in 2026

Milk supply up 20m litres in 2026

Some 1.33bn litres of milk was taken in by Irish milk processors and co-ops in the year to March, according to the CSO.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Global beef supplies to remain tight

Global beef supplies to remain tight

The 15% drop in the cattle kill during the first three months of this year confirms that Irish numbers have not bounced back from the sharp fall recorded in 2026.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Colm McCarthy: good reasons for green diesel system

Colm McCarthy: good reasons for green diesel system

The Government appeared complicit in the popular notion that the lower rate of excise on green diesel is a conscious concession to the agricultural community.

VIEWPOINTS 27 March 2026

Cattle herd down almost 4%

Cattle herd down almost 4%

The area in Ireland that was under cereals increased by 4.9% (13,000ha) reaching a total of 274,900ha in June 2025 compared with June 2024.

NEWS 27 March 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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