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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 22 September 2026

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

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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

NEWS 18 September 2026

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 September 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 cars versus hybrids: key differences between BEV, HEV, MHEV and PHEV

MOTORS 2 September 2026

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

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

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

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

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Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 15 July 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

NEWS 15 July 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

The fully funded Walsh Scholars PHD is based at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and investigates the impact of agrivoltaic systems on biodiversity and soil physical properties.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky could see crops grow and solar panels working at night, but there are massive concerns

DEALER 15 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 15 July 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

When completed in late 2026, the installation is expected to generate 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

'Solar panels can be used by farmers to reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid, half of which is generated using fossil fuels' - Cilian Ó'Súilleabháin, 21 Ros Barra, Deerpark, Cork

LETTERS 15 July 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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