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Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

Ireland’s overall renewable energy share has reached 16.1% but significant progress is needed if we are to meet the 43% renewable energy target set for 2030.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

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Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

NEWS 1 December 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

NEWS 23 November 2025

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Dairy Day: sense that use of dairy alternatives has peaked – NDC CEO

Dairy Day: sense that use of dairy alternatives has peaked – NDC CEO

The fundamental nutritional value of dairy is still very relevant, NDC CEO Emma Walls said at Dairy Day.

NEWS 18 August 2025

Farm Tech Talk: nitrates derogation, meat congress insights and bird flu

Farm Tech Talk: nitrates derogation, meat congress insights and bird flu

The renewal of the nitrates derogation, US beef trade issues, the World Meat Congress and bird flu are just some of the topics discussed by the team this week.

NEWS 18 August 2025

Replacing livestock farming with lab-grown food ‘a dangerous ideology’

Replacing livestock farming with lab-grown food ‘a dangerous ideology’

Adam Woods reports from the World Meat Congress which took place in Brazil last week.

MARKETS 18 August 2025

Consumers turn to eggs for protein

Consumers turn to eggs for protein

Adam Woods reports from last week’s World Meat Congress which took place in Brazil.

MARKETS 18 August 2025

Positive back end for beef markets forecast

Positive back end for beef markets forecast

Adam Woods reports from a Teagasc beef seminar held in Carlow this week.

MARKETS 18 August 2025

Beef Trends: factories try to apply cuts

Beef Trends: factories try to apply cuts

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes.

MARKETS 18 August 2025

Fossil fuels dominate as they supply 81% of Ireland’s energy

Fossil fuels dominate as they supply 81% of Ireland’s energy

The country is not seeing the required decline in fossil fuel use and increase in renewable energy generation necessary to meet its legally binding 2030 targets.

RENEWABLES 18 August 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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