Energy

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

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

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€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

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High winter fuel costs on the cards

High winter fuel costs on the cards

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Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

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Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

Despite the glowing press releases, Ireland's push towards energy security remains painfully slow.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Small-scale anaerobic digestion is often overlooked in the Republic of Ireland, but the technology is proving its worth on farms in Northern Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

New Suzuki e-Vitara prompts small E-SUV’s comparison

Why did I instantly get comfortable with the new Suzuki e-Vitara? That’s the question that I asked myself after more than 300km behind the wheel.

MOTORS 22 July 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

"The capture of wind and sun to generate power is a huge breakthrough and it is but a matter of time before more cost effective methods of storage are achieved." - John McCarthy, by email

LETTERS 22 July 2026

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

The IFA has put Irish feed options in front of its council to encourage the use of Irish ingredients in current dry conditions where grass is short.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

With agricultural tyre prices soaring by 12% in the first seven months of 2026, Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak with Irish tyre distributors to find out why prices are rising.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

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