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Ireland weather: an hour's work now could save hardship on the farm this winter

Fail to prepare and prepare to fail comes to mind when it comes to being ready for the winter season.

FARM SAFETY 4 November 2026

Ireland weather: an hour's work now could save hardship on the farm this winter

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What’s behind the SMP rally?

What’s behind the SMP rally?

NEWS 4 November 2026

Farmer Writes: what can we learn from building Ardnacrusha?

Farmer Writes: what can we learn from building Ardnacrusha?

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2026

Key safety advice on dealing with electricity from ESB at Tullamore Farm walk

Key safety advice on dealing with electricity from ESB at Tullamore Farm walk

Key safety advice on dealing with electricity from ESB at Tullamore Farm walk

BUILDINGS 4 November 2026

Relentless rise in gas prices

Relentless rise in gas prices

Relentless rise in gas prices

NEWS 28 October 2026

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Call for energy credits as wholesale electricity prices surge by 93% in a year

Call for energy credits as wholesale electricity prices surge by 93% in a year

Wholesale electricity prices in Ireland have surged by almost 93% over the past year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

NEWS 28 October 2026

New 160hp electric tractor claims up to 12 hours of work on one charge

New 160hp electric tractor claims up to 12 hours of work on one charge

After more than 600 hours of testing, Seederal's new 160hp electric tractor is almost complete, with first deliveries set for 2028. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 21 October 2026

New Wicklow data centre to be co-located with renewable energy

New Wicklow data centre to be co-located with renewable energy

The Wicklow development will bring together a data centre, onsite solar generation, battery storage and shared electricity grid infrastructure.

NEWS 19 October 2026

Gas prices hit four-year high with Irish electricity bills likely to rise

Gas prices hit four-year high with Irish electricity bills likely to rise

Approaching winter, low stocks and tight supplies all drive demand for gas.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Westmeath councillor and dairy farmer John Dolan said he believes the potential production of food from land should be considered when assessing solar farm applications.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Galway County Council has refused permission for a proposed 600ac solar farm in east Galway, citing 11 grounds, including concerns over landowner consent, environmental impacts and flood risk.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Wildsurge Technologies showcased its plasma technology that can use atmospheric nitrogen to create a foliar nitrogen fertiliser at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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