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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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High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

NEWS 22 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: 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

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Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

Increases in electricity prices announced recently have been driven by gas costs.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

This week on the show, we ask what has Ornua ever done for the Irish dairy industry, unpack ifac’s 2026 Food & Agribusiness Report and look at food and energy prices.

PODCAST 7 September 2026

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

Andrew Killeen, a dairy farmer from County Clare, milks 110 cows on a heavy farm. He is currently installing a new solar system while also completing Farming for Water measures.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Plans for almost 1,300ac of new solar farms are progressing in north Kerry and west Limerick, with decisions due in the coming weeks.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Grain markets have been moving upwards throughout the summer, mainly due to concerns with weather and geopolitical uncertainty.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 September 2026

Interest rates set to rise again

Interest rates set to rise again

The ECB meeting on Thursday is set to hike rates by 0.25%, adding to costs for borrowers

NEWS 7 September 2026

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

More than half of Northern Ireland’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in the year to June 2026, new figures from the Department for the Economy show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 September 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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