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Renewed opposition to Gort biogas plant as locals call public meeting

Plans for a biogas plant outside Gort have resurfaced, prompting residents to call a public meeting as opposition to the development gathers momentum.

NEWS 2 November 2026

Renewed opposition to Gort biogas plant as locals call public meeting

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Inside a €98,000 Mayo suckler shed with some clever stainless-steel additions

Inside a €98,000 Mayo suckler shed with some clever stainless-steel additions

BUILDINGS 29 October 2026

Down to Agribusiness: gas prices, Kilkenny cheese and food v solar

Down to Agribusiness: gas prices, Kilkenny cheese and food v solar

NEWS 16 October 2026

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

BUILDINGS 7 October 2026

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

High Court dismisses challenges to two major solar farms

NEWS 30 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 23 September 2026

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Wind Energy Ireland has warned that grid capacity is the biggest barrier to delivering new onshore wind projects, with more than 3,000MW of approved developments currently seeking connections.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

The judicial review brought by the Leamlara Preservation Group against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the Ballysallagh Solar Farm was rejected.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Slats are an increasingly popular feature of new sheep housing for several reasons. Martin Merrick goes through some of the key parameters required to successfully build one.

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Plans for almost 1,300ac of new solar farms are progressing in north Kerry and west Limerick, with decisions due in the coming weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 2 September 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

A decision is due later this month on the Limerick element of a proposed 606ac solar farm spanning lands on both sides of the Kerry-Limerick border.

NEWS 2 September 2026

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SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

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