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Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

At present, it is estimated that 90% of pigs in the UK are slaughtered using high-concentration carbon dioxide.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

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Relentless rise in gas prices

Relentless rise in gas prices

NEWS 28 October 2026

AD plant supply gaps overlooked in gas networks transition plan - Teagasc

AD plant supply gaps overlooked in gas networks transition plan - Teagasc

RENEWABLES 9 October 2026

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

RENEWABLES 5 October 2026

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

NEWS 16 September 2026

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63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

Ditch clearing was the most common activity that caused an encroachment, accounting for five of the 24 incidents so far this year, while building contractors were involved in seven.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Bia Energy has become Ireland’s first anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to the national gas grid, some seven years after the State first set a biomethane target.

NEWS 13 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

The number of US farms capturing biogas has more than doubled in five years, with agricultural projects now focused on producing biomethane.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Summer brings an increase in groundworks on the farm, whether that’s land drainage after a difficult winter, fencing, ditch clearing, trenching, or preparing foundations for new sheds and buildings.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 22 July 2026

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Innovative long-duration energy storage projects are emerging as Ireland targets 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 June 2026

Green diesel hovers around €1.35/l

Green diesel hovers around €1.35/l

Green diesel prices have remained relatively unchanged in recent weeks, quotes for bulk orders were ranging from €1.33 to €1.40 including VAT, as we went to press this week.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Under current policies, Ireland is on track to have zero biomethane gas used for heating purposes by 2055 – unless significant policy changes are introduced, according to new analysis by the SEAI.

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

Looking for one less job next spring? Vaccinate for lepto with Spirovac® this winter.

Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

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