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Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

Our load of cattle this week made slightly less per kg than the load we sold just before Christmas.

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Home Farm: Another load, another drop in price

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ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

ESB to replace its oldest wind farm in Donegal with two new turbines

NEWS 12 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

SCHEMES 14 December 2025

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Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 11 September 2025

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

Legislation has been brought before cabinet that would place a responsibility on forestry owners to maintain power line corridors, the IFA has said.

FORESTRY 11 September 2025

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Stephen Robb attended an open day on Galway dairy farmer Brendan Kildea’s farm, which showed that small-scale biogas isn’t just viable, it actually enhances the farm’s overall viability.

RENEWABLES 11 September 2025

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

Ciarán Mullooly explained that a number of farmers have cattle "marooned" on the callows following recent flooding.

NEWS 11 September 2025

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Near-gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds are expected in these counties from 2pm until 10pm on Friday.

NEWS 11 September 2025

Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

The solar farm at Crecora Mills' plant in Castlemahon is knocked off every weekend because the local ESB substation needs upgrading and cannot take the power.

NEWS 11 September 2025

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

For many farmers, securing a reliable, steady income is the ultimate goal. In recent years, solar energy has become a popular option for farmers to help achieve this, offering security and stability.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 11 September 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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