Climate Action Plan

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 13 May 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

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Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

NEWS 13 May 2026

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

RENEWABLES 29 April 2026

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

RENEWABLES 27 April 2026

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

MLAs don’t want to ditch climate plan

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

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Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Government fails to hit tillage target despite slight increase in area

Government fails to hit tillage target despite slight increase in area

Tillage area has increased slightly, but the areas continue to fail to reach the Government’s climate targets.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

The only mention of pricing in the plan is around the trading of dairy beef calves.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Minister changes definition of a farmer in mid-term forestry review

Michael Healy-Rae has been exploring a wide range of options including planting land owned by public bodies, from local authorities to health boards.

NEWS 18 February 2026

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

A Department plan on reducing the age of cattle at slaughter is due for publication over the coming weeks.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Martin Merrick looks at what options are available to farmers, with some of the pros and cons to each discussed.

BUILDINGS 18 February 2026

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

On behalf of the Irish Fertiliser Manufacturers and Blenders Association, Kieran Holden from Origin Enterprises explains CBAM, what it is and how it impacts farmers.

FERTILIZERS 18 February 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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