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Almost 4,000 apply for farm grant in NI

The application deadline for the first round of the new Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme was last Thursday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Almost 4,000 apply for farm grant in NI

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Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

RENEWABLES 2 September 2026

€21m in biomethane funding left unspent as just seven AD plants secure grants

€21m in biomethane funding left unspent as just seven AD plants secure grants

NEWS 15 July 2026

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

RENEWABLES 1 July 2026

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

NEWS 29 June 2026

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New AD grants will not be retrospective

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 December 2025

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

Clarity on timeline for 2026 farm payments

The Department of Finance has recently issued guidance which gives ministers some cover to manage departmental spending.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

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 December 2025

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

The EU said the state’s flagship renewable heat scheme, aimed at supporting the AD sector, does not comply with EU rules.

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

€200m biomethane scheme still on track

€200m biomethane scheme still on track

The Government has said that it remains fully committed to supporting the development of an indigenous biomethane including the introduction of a €200m capital grant scheme.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

In addition to its environmental benefits, Aurivo has stated that the biomass system will provide greater energy cost certainty, moving away from fossil fuels.

NEWS 24 December 2025

2025 a year of progress in renewables

2025 a year of progress in renewables

It may not be the step change in pace that Ireland needs, but it is still significant progress in the roll-out of renewables writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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