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Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

On-farm nitrogen usage has bounced back and plateaued at around 335,000-350,000t since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEATURE 19 August 2026

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

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Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

NEWS 12 August 2026

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

NEWS 3 July 2026

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

NEWS 30 June 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

NEWS 20 June 2026

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Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Any gains from a bumper year in 2025 have been completely washed away by toughest winter for cattle finishers since the dark days of BSE in the 1990s.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

The purchase is Europe’s first large-scale cross-border biomethane purchase for a data centre, transferring 9GWh of certified German biomethane to the Irish gas network.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

The tillage area is estimated down this year. Crops like oats, beet and potatoes are the main contributors to the fall.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

The CCAC’s Annual Review 2026 found that electricity demand from data centres has increased from 5% of total national demand in 2015 to more than 20% in 2025, offsetting gains made through renewables.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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 15 April 2026

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

The Sligo-based anaerobic digestion developer, currently building a large-scale agri-based plant in Duleek, was named SME of the Year at the RDS Circular Economy Awards.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

There remains little appetite among many politicians at Stormont to revise net zero targets

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 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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