Climate Action Plan

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 13 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

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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

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

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

NEWS 18 March 2026

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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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 February 2026

‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

Under the Climate Action Plan, by 2030 the average finishing age of cattle is to be 21.6 months.

NEWS 8 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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