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Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Stephen Robb talks to Ronan Power, interim CEO of Solar Ireland about the rollout of solar farm industry in Ireland.

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

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How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

NEWS 17 September 2025

Sinéad McPhillips takes top job at Department

Sinéad McPhillips takes top job at Department

NEWS 17 September 2025

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

Opinion: Minister and farm organisations holding fire - for now

OPINION 26 July 2025

Farm mechanisation trend changes reflected in National Farm Survey

Farm mechanisation trend changes reflected in National Farm Survey

Farm mechanisation trend changes reflected in National Farm Survey

NEWS 16 July 2025

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An appreciation: Paddy Moore

An appreciation: Paddy Moore

From a mixed farming background in Laois, Paddy won a scholarship from Laois County Council to study agricultural economics in UCD.

LETTERS 23 February 2025

Flower power against pests

Flower power against pests

A study by the Journal of Agricultural Economics found that planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000/ha every year.

DEALER 23 February 2025

We need to buy Irish now more than ever

We need to buy Irish now more than ever

The Irish agri-food community is bracing itself as increased export tariffs to the US come closer to being a reality. How can consumers help?

NEWS 23 February 2025

Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Kepak appoints new chief financial officer

Kepak made the announcement on Thursday that will be effective immediately, seeing Martin take over from Robbie Grogan, who is retiring after 34 years with the business.

NEWS 23 February 2025

Dairygold appoints new Dairy Ireland general manager

Dairygold appoints new Dairy Ireland general manager

Laffan assumes the role from outgoing Dairy Ireland general manager Eamon O’Sullivan, who announced his intention to leave the position in December 2024.

NEWS 23 February 2025

Colm McCarthy: planned restrictions at Dublin airport

Colm McCarthy: planned restrictions at Dublin airport

Any restrictions on early morning aircraft movements are a particular headache for Aer Lingus.

VIEWPOINTS 23 February 2025

Inheritance tax changes to impact over 42,200 English and Scottish farms

Inheritance tax changes to impact over 42,200 English and Scottish farms

AHDB analyst Tom Spencer said that tillage farms are the most likely to be affected due to their scale and asset size.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 February 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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