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Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

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Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

PIGS 19 April 2026

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

NEWS 9 April 2026

Dairygold delivered a 'marginal' profit in 2025

Dairygold delivered a 'marginal' profit in 2025

Dairygold delivered a 'marginal' profit in 2025

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

NEWS 2 April 2026

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Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

In addition to its environmental benefits, Aurivo has stated that the biomass system will provide greater energy cost certainty, moving away from fossil fuels.

NEWS 7 December 2025

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

The EU-wide study, titled 'Support measures for farmers’ income in different member states in the context of inflation and rising production costs', shows Ireland among the worst-affected countries.

NEWS 7 December 2025

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS president Edward Carr stated: “Ireland is exposed as a significant importer of fertiliser and due to our seasonal production system."

NEWS 7 December 2025

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

Tirlán boss Seán Molloy said that the market is experiencing severe volatility and it’s hard to predict prices beyond three to four months.

NEWS 7 December 2025

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

The average greasy wool sale price in the latest British Wool auction was 2% higher, at £1.21/kg (€1.38/kg), with a 100% clearance of the 1,071t on offer.

NEWS 7 December 2025

Good news in energy outlook for 2026

Good news in energy outlook for 2026

Global benchmark oil prices are expected to fall further next year.

NEWS 7 December 2025

Voluntary milk reduction scheme needs to be considered says ICMSA

Voluntary milk reduction scheme needs to be considered says ICMSA

ICMSA president Denis Drennan said the European Commission will have to act if the collapse in milk prices persists into the supply peak of 2026.

NEWS 7 December 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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