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Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

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Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

NEWS 28 January 2026

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

NEWS 28 January 2026

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

RENEWABLES 26 January 2026

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Cork County Council had granted permission for the 90,000 tonne AD plant at Corracunna, near Mitchelstown, subject to 57 conditions.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

Roadstone is aiming to build one of Ireland’s most advanced anaerobic digestion plants in Killough Quarry, but not everyone is convinced.

NEWS 14 January 2026

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy in Ireland, with 3,600MW of winds farms in construction, planning or awaiting the next auction in the states support scheme.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

The €29m loan facility is set to support the scaling of EAG Bioenergy’s existing portfolio, including biogas and biomethane sites across Ireland and the UK.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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 14 January 2026

Time for tillage to think outside the box

Time for tillage to think outside the box

A key message from this year’s Dairygold tillage conference was the need to challenge conventional thinking, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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