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Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

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Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

Irvine hits out at ‘cruel’ inheritance tax policy

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

New planning rules under review by watchdog

New planning rules under review by watchdog

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

FEATURE 18 February 2026

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

Construction of a new emissions research facility at AFBI Hillsborough is to start later this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 December 2025

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

The second public consultation on Roadstone’s proposed AD plant took place last week, with the company responding to questions and listening to concerns from residents.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Dutch agritech company, Hanskamp showcased its novel CowToilet solution designed to capture cow urine and keep it separate from dung, a process which claims to reduce ammonia emission by up to 38%.

NEWS 9 December 2025

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Amending planning rules on ammonia to allow replacement sheds to be built was a key issue that needed to be addressed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 December 2025

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone has held its second public consultation on its proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Co Tipperary, where it sought to answer questions and listen to concerns from locals.

NEWS 9 December 2025

AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

The research was conducted in a slurry storage emissions facility at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute in Hillsborough, Co Down

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 December 2025

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

A move to CAN is likely when CBAM comes in and this will increase emissions from grassland, but not from tillage land.

NEWS 9 December 2025

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Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

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