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Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

Some of the power coming from the socket in your home or business is nuclear electricity – the electrons which buzz along the grid do not carry birth certificates.

VIEWPOINTS 30 November 2025

Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

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Irish people want data centres powered by renewables – poll

Irish people want data centres powered by renewables – poll

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

NEWS 8 October 2025

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

MARKETS 21 August 2025

Straw prices ease as harvest progresses

Straw prices ease as harvest progresses

Straw prices ease as harvest progresses

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 August 2025

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Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

Year-to-date throughput is down 232,921 head, which is on top of a drop of over 370,000 in 2024, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 26 March 2025

Three convicted in €3.8m Spanish farm subsidy fraud

Three convicted in €3.8m Spanish farm subsidy fraud

The verdict, issued on 30 June 2025, marks the first judicial decision delivered after a trial in a case investigated by the EPPO in Spain.

NEWS 26 March 2025

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

The 13.7% increase in export volumes is underpinned by a 26,105 head increase in calf exports, with significant numbers remaining on the move.

NEWS 26 March 2025

Weanling exports up almost 50% on 2024 levels

Weanling exports up almost 50% on 2024 levels

Decreasing breeding herds across Europe along with the impact of Bluetongue on fertility is underpinning demand for Irish weanlings across the EU according to Bord Bia reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 26 March 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2025

Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves

Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves

Demand from continent sees almost 20,000 extra calves being shipped out of the state compared to same time last year. The Netherlands and Spain remain the biggest markets.

MARKETS 26 March 2025

Martbids Database: weanling exports double for first months of 2025

Martbids Database: weanling exports double for first months of 2025

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening on live exports this week.

MARKETS 26 March 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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