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Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

The Government’s focus seems to be on saving for a rainy day or investing in major infrastructure projects.

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

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€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 April 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

NEWS 9 March 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

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Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farms are becoming an ever-more visible on our landscape in certain parts of the country, so too are calls to manage where they are built.

RENEWABLES 11 September 2025

Fears of solar investment collapse

Fears of solar investment collapse

The Micro Renewable Energy Federation accused Minister for Agriculture of throwing the TAMS solar scheme 'under the bus'.

NEWS 11 September 2025

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Over 900 acres of solar projects have recently been added to Ireland’s planning system, as new applications and appeals continue nationwide.

NEWS 11 September 2025

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

There are two sides to every argument, but a national conversation is needed. And central to that conversation should be the Government’s national Land Use Review – which is nowhere to be seen.

VIEWPOINTS 11 September 2025

Centre of excellence on the shores of Lough Derg

Centre of excellence on the shores of Lough Derg

The Kelly farm at Ballycommon in north Tipperary are representing Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op in the this years NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 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 11 September 2025

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

For many farmers, securing a reliable, steady income is the ultimate goal. In recent years, solar energy has become a popular option for farmers to help achieve this, offering security and stability.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 11 September 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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