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Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Westmeath councillor and dairy farmer John Dolan said he believes the potential production of food from land should be considered when assessing solar farm applications.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

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IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

NEWS 12 October 2026

‘We were willing to do it’: why farmers are fuming over TAMS solar rejection

‘We were willing to do it’: why farmers are fuming over TAMS solar rejection

NEWS 30 September 2026

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

NEWS 25 September 2026

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El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

Environmental scientist Tara Shine told Morning Ireland that this El Niño will affect our food systems and result in an increase in food prices for the next two years.

NEWS 25 August 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 25 August 2026

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

The IFA president is calling on the Government to back its words on energy with meaningful supports for farmers in Budget 2027.

NEWS 25 August 2026

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

The move has been proposed to ensure farmers did not receive both Department and SEAI grants on the same solar panels.

NEWS 25 August 2026

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

For the O'Regan family in Waterford, investing in solar wasn't about leaving farming behind – it was about securing the future of the family farm.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 25 August 2026

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, but confusion remains over what counts as an EV, Dermot Forristal compares BEVs, hybrids and plugin hybrids as well as their positives and negatives

MOTORS 25 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

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How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

Steven Normoyle farms between Croom and Adare in Co Limerick, running a calf-to-beef operation, purchasing 95 calves each spring. He also works full-time off the farm, making spring especially busy.

How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

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