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Making tractor fuel from biogas

A new system allows farmers to turn biogas into tractor fuel, while earning income, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 6 May 2026

Making tractor fuel from biogas

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Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

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Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

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Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

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NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

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Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

The summit is set to be one of the most significant global agriculture forums of 2026, attended by more than 300 delegates and featuring top-level speakers from Ireland and overseas.

NEWS 15 December 2025

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

As we prepare to ring in the new year, USDA forecasts that beef supply will remain tight in 2026, so maintaining consumer demand will be the key to a happy new year for beef producers.

NEWS 15 December 2025

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Stephen Robb talks to Chris McCallum, Associate Sustainability Consultant at Tetra Tech about the role of carbon cooperative farmers in the green energy transition.

RENEWABLES 15 December 2025

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Habit is also a very powerful factor that militates against change. Many farmers simply like having a bull and are reluctant to take up the spreadsheet instead.

VIEWPOINTS 15 December 2025

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 15 December 2025

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Stephen Robb paid a visit to a number of AD plants in England to see how they operate, and their plans for live after subsidies.

FEATURE 15 December 2025

Ireland breaks 1GW rooftop solar milestone

Ireland breaks 1GW rooftop solar milestone

Ireland has reached one gigawatt of rooftop solar, with over 170,000 solar systems installed nationwide

NEWS 15 December 2025

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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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