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Agribusiness
Tarrabawn would not be a merger of equals
Lorcan Roche Kelly
The proposed merger of Tipp co-op and Arrabawn makes sense, given a long enough view.
11 September 2024 News
Be wary of buying soil enhancers, farmers told
Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.
7 August 2024 Viewpoints
Planning just one risk for renewables projects
The terms and conditions around the Department’s incentive to drive this renewable investment wave are due to be released towards the end of the year.
Profits increase at Dairygold’s big diversification bet
Vita Actives reported an increase in profits for in the year ended Aug 2023
26 July 2024 News
Diversification on the mind at energy show
Many farmers who attended the Energy and Farm Diversification event were seeking new diversification options for their farms, writes Stephen Robb.
24 July 2024 Renewables
Beware of ‘hidden costs’ with farm shops, farmers warned
There are hidden costs associated with setting up a farm shop that must be considered, a Teagasc technologist has said.
24 July 2024 News
Core role of farming will be food - minister
The Minister for Agriculture has said that diversifying farm incomes does not mean forgetting about producing food.
24 July 2024 News
Forty-six apply for new €40m AD grant
The €40m fund aims to support the construction of the first handful of new anaerobic digestion plants in Ireland.
24 July 2024 News
Hackett wants review of factors driving land demand
Forestry and tillage are sectors particularly exposed to land availability challenges, Minister of State Pippa Hackett has said.
24 July 2024 News
Organic margins compete well with conventional – Department
Jack Nolan called on farmers to assess their margins with the averages on organic farms when considering conversion.
24 July 2024 News
Biomethane development office launched in Tipperary
The office will create six jobs in the short-term. However, there could be another 16 indirect jobs created in further project phases if they build an anaerobic digestion plant.
22 July 2024 News
Beaulieu House solar farm - history and energy meet
Cara Konig-Brock, 11th generation owner of the historic Beaulieu House in Louth, explained why she opted to lease 26ac for a solar farm writes Stephen Robb
17 July 2024 Renewables