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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

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

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CBAM also hitting farm building costs

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

Farmer Writes: should I buy fertiliser now or wait and see?

FARMER WRITES 18 September 2026

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

NEWS 18 September 2026

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Without risk there’s no reward

Without risk there’s no reward

Will Government afford farmers the same favour as their beloved data centres?

DEALER 26 August 2026

Well-established Wexford business a Feirm favourite

Well-established Wexford business a Feirm favourite

Feirm Co-op has outgrown it's roots as Wexford Farm Relief, and now offers farm inputs and staffing solutions right across the country.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Farmers and landowners will retain their existing rights, as nine major infrastructure projects are fast-tracked through the planning system.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

Solar energy is rapidly transforming energy use for dairy farms across Ireland, cutting electricity costs and boosting energy independence writes Brendan Horan.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 26 August 2026

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, but confusion remains over what counts as an EV, Dermot Forristal compares BEVs, hybrids and plugin hybrids as well as their positives and negatives

MOTORS 26 August 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 26 August 2026

High winter fuel costs on the cards

High winter fuel costs on the cards

The postponement of the fuel-price increase is welcome, but not enough to see energy costs drop.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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