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ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

There was growing speculation that the Clean Export Guarantee, which pays people for surplus renewable electricity exported to the grid, was going to be stopped, but this was recently refuted by ESB.

NEWS 28 September 2026

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

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New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

NEWS 26 September 2026

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

NEWS 25 September 2026

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

NEWS 25 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: local grain, sustainability-linked loans and cashflow

Tillage Podcast: local grain, sustainability-linked loans and cashflow

Tillage Podcast: local grain, sustainability-linked loans and cashflow

NEWS 24 September 2026

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New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

The new rules will be enforced in early 2027, and will make it easier to get planning approved in rural areas, Minister of State John Cummins said.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Landini's new Smart Cab brings 14% more space to 7 Series tractors

Argo Tractors Ireland launched its new Smart Cab at National Ploughing Championships last week, with features including more room, more visibility and technology.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

The WireLessCam portable battery powered camera system attracted considerable attention within the Innovation Arena at the Ploughing, exhibited by Young Innovator of the year finalist, Blake McVicar.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Tipp manufacturer launches cubicle bedder attachment

Ploughing highlights: Tipp manufacturer launches cubicle bedder attachment

Drought Engineering showed the Ploughing audience the new Cubimax loader-mounted cubicle sweeper/bedder unit.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Kverneland showcases new twin-rotor rake

Ploughing highlights: Kverneland showcases new twin-rotor rake

The Kverneland Group Ireland showcased its new, two model Tactus twin-rotor rake at last week’s National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Chapman unveils twin-disc ATV fertiliser spreader

Ploughing highlights: Chapman unveils twin-disc ATV fertiliser spreader

UK-based ATV and UTV attachment manufacturer Chapman Machinery launched its latest FS750 twin-disc fertiliser spreader at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 21 September 2026

More financing options for sustainable tillage farmers

More financing options for sustainable tillage farmers

Taking part in a sustainability scheme could give you access to 'Enviroflex' loans from Bank of Ireland.

NEWS 21 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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