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12 March 2025 Buildings
Department raises specification levels for all dairy units
Specifications have been revamped for dairy units, which mainly concern wiring and the connection of generators.
10 March 2025 News
Six months before TAMS III reference costs are updated
The last review of reference costs took place towards the end of 2022 and into 2023.
TAMS III funding for diesel generators in upcoming ‘mini tranche’
Farming organisations had called for the inclusion of standalone generators in TAMS III after thousands of farmers were left without power, in many cases for weeks, in the aftermath of storm Éowyn.
6 March 2025 News
Tirlán sees hundreds of millions of euros evaporate in Glanbia rout
The plunge in shares may have far-reaching consequences for co-op’s plans.
5 March 2025 News
Two good reasons for a sleepless night
Derek Robinson has had a meeting with his accountant in the middle of lambing.
26 February 2025 Farmer Writes
More details from the O’Dwyer Steel takeover
Steelwork company announced it had been acquired late last year.
19 February 2025 News
75% of tranche 4 TAMS applications approved
Of the 5,864 applications received under tranche 4, 4,446 of these have been approved to date.
19 February 2025 Schemes
More details on much-anticipated heat obligation
The viability of Ireland’s emerging anaerobic digestion sector lies on the introduction of a new legal obligation to buy the biomethane, three to four times more expensive than wholesale natural gas.
19 February 2025 Renewables
Horticulture scheme will 'alleviate financial pressure' on growers - IFA
The initial impact of storm Éowyn has cost €4.46m, the IFA in conjunction with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc have estimated.
17 February 2025 News
Improving water quality ‘critical’ to keeping derogation - IFA
Launched in 2024, Farming for Water is worth €50m and aims to address water quality challenges while delivering additional environmental benefits.
13 February 2025 News
Big manufacturers cut production as sales drop by 16-22% in 2024
In 2024, the majority of major manufacturers dropped sales numbers due to a reduced demand, which in turn saw them reduce production and focus on clearing out dealer stocks.
12 February 2025 News