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Renewables Roadshow: learn how solar PV works for you
Stephen Robb
Attendees of the upcoming Irish Farmers Journal Renewables Roadshow will learn how solar PV works for farms, businesses, and homes, Stephen Robb reports.
27 March 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
20 March 2024 News
Increasing number of farms without a successor
Well-known agricultural solicitor Aisling Meehan said she has seen a rise in cases where there is no successor identified for a farm.
Flurry of solar farm applications to see another 1,300ac go under panels
Some 1,300ac of solar farm planning applications have been submitted over the past few weeks around the country.
20 March 2024 News
Renewables rollout – know the value of your land
With the rollout of renewables and energy infrastructure set to continue at pace, Stephen Robb looks at the value of some of the lease and purchase deals being offered to landowners.
16 March 2024 Land Report 2013
Farmers warned about bad deals for battery leases
Farmers are being warned to seek advice before entering into long-term leases for battery storage systems, as some leases have been grossly undervalued.
13 March 2024 News
Funding for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Meath farmers for nature measures
The funding is available to help with the creation of ponds, mini-orchards and mini-woodlands on farms, as well as drawing up nature and peatland plans for farms.
9 March 2024 News
NPWS warns farmers over illegal burning
“There are six months in which to do it. If it’s illegal, it’s illegal,” Niall Ó Donnchú of the NPWS has said.
6 March 2024 l2
Over 60 new walking trails added to Ireland’s National Walks Scheme
The scheme is operated by the Department of Rural and Community Development in conjunction with local development companies.
29 February 2024 News
All BPS entitlement values reduce by 9%
More deductions will occur in subsequent years to pay for the new Suckler Cow Scheme and Farming With Nature.
28 February 2024 Northern Ireland
EirGrid ‘happy’ with landowner communications
This is despite concern among farmers whose lands are to be acquired for the North-South Interconnector under compulsory purchase order (CPO).
28 February 2024 News
Farmers making up to €25,000/ac for battery storage
Large-scale battery storage systems are being rolled out across the country and are proving to be one of the most profitable lease agreements on offer.
21 February 2024 News