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Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

Stephen Robb runs through some of the renewable energy stories from the past week, including Connolly Meats’ and Country Crest’s wind turbines, US solar farm bans and Ireland’s cover crop deadline.

RENEWABLES 3 September 2025

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

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Lessons for all farms in regenerative agriculture

Lessons for all farms in regenerative agriculture

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

Lemken Karat offers primary cultivation and cover cropping on Cork farm

Lemken Karat offers primary cultivation and cover cropping on Cork farm

FARM MACHINERY 6 August 2025

Amendments made to GAEC 2 appeal forms – IFA

Amendments made to GAEC 2 appeal forms – IFA

Amendments made to GAEC 2 appeal forms – IFA

NEWS 31 July 2025

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

NEWS 28 July 2025

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Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2024 report which found that this figure rose from just 13 in 2022.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Nitrates derogation rules for 2025

Nitrates derogation rules for 2025

There have been a number of changes introduced for all farmers as part of the mid-term review of the Nitrates Action Plan.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

The approval of the proposals by the EU Commission and its adoption in to law on 30 April 2025 means that farmers must abide by the legislation to receive BISS payment.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

Appeals process for GAEC 2 peat soils

Appeals process for GAEC 2 peat soils

While no appeals process was finalised, it is thought that it will likely require submission of soil samples, geotag photos and an environmental report by a FAS adviser or environmental consultant.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

Explainer: what is a drained peat soil?

Explainer: what is a drained peat soil?

Teagasc research officer and soil specialist Dr Pat Tuohy outlined the difference between drained and rewetted grasslands last week.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Step-by-step guide: how to check if your land is a GAEC 2 peat soil

Step-by-step guide: how to check if your land is a GAEC 2 peat soil

The mapping system on agfood.ie now has an active layer which farmers can use to check the status of their lands.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments