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Galway says no to eight wind turbines

Local residents and community groups lodged significant numbers of objections to the project, rising concerns around noise, visual impact and road safety among others.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Galway says no to eight wind turbines

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AD owner given five months to clear the site

AD owner given five months to clear the site

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Government prepares major changes to planning system

Government prepares major changes to planning system

NEWS 3 December 2025

Dairy Day: water quality poses planning challenges in southeast

Dairy Day: water quality poses planning challenges in southeast

Dairy Day: water quality poses planning challenges in southeast

DAIRY DAY 15 November 2025

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Surge of new AD plant projects in planning system

Surge of new AD plant projects in planning system

Despite there being no current policy support for new anaerobic digestion plants, developers are rushing to get projects through the planning system.

RENEWABLES 17 September 2025

How much better off are farmers with the new TAMS reference costs?

How much better off are farmers with the new TAMS reference costs?

Martin Merrick does the sums on what exactly a farmer can expect back from a grant spec development, and how much better off they are now with new reference costs.

BUILDINGS 17 September 2025

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

Long-term agri-environmental scheme needed alongside ACRES - CCAC

The CCAC’s annual review of biodiversity report said that permanent funding is needed for an agri-environmental scheme, beyond the current model that emulates the CAP cycle.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

The project faced significant opposition from the local community, attracting over 200 objections and observations.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Haste needed to get slurry tank planning exemptions in place - IFA

Haste needed to get slurry tank planning exemptions in place - IFA

The IFA wants to see quick action from Government to get slurry tanks included in new legislation as exempted developments.

LETTERS 17 September 2025

New scheme to see solar and wind farm expansion in NI

New scheme to see solar and wind farm expansion in NI

The scheme aims to help achieve the Northern Ireland Climate Change Act’s target of 80% renewable electricity consumption by 2030.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Editorial: next generation report launch

Editorial: next generation report launch

Generational renewal report - a comprehensive guide to some of the significant challenges but also opportunities that exist in our agri sector.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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