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'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.
Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm
Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline
Teagasc to reduce Ploughing 2026 spend over budget cuts
Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks and light heifers sought after in Portumna
Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk
'Trailer numbers mandatory for 2026 harvest.' - Alan Norris, Co Kildare.
'Every electricity customer in Ireland is better off because renewable energy projects have reduced our dependence on imported fuels.' - Justin Moran, director of external affairs, Wind Energy Ireland
'In dairy farming, one size does not fit all.' - Michael O'Byrne, by email
The original NAP consultation in May 2025 would have led to “wipe out” in the local pig sector, according to Dr Violet Wylie
"The capture of wind and sun to generate power is a huge breakthrough and it is but a matter of time before more cost effective methods of storage are achieved." - John McCarthy, by email
"The plan is to treble the amount of intermittent (wind and solar) renewable capacity." - Donal O'Callaghan, PhD BE (Elec), Coolgreen, Whites Cross, Cork
'Solar panels can be used by farmers to reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid, half of which is generated using fossil fuels' - Cilian Ó'Súilleabháin, 21 Ros Barra, Deerpark, Cork
Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August? National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.