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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

PODCAST 14 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

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Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

NEWS 13 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports and 10 years of Brexit.

PODCAST 29 July 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Small-scale anaerobic digestion is often overlooked in the Republic of Ireland, but the technology is proving its worth on farms in Northern Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

Ireland's electricity system

Ireland's electricity system

'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

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

The significant 240MWh battery project, located in Somerset, Galway, was granted permission by the county council, with the application having received no objections.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

In total, the transaction covers a 4GW renewables portfolio.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: the return of Trump tariffs

Down to Agribusiness: the return of Trump tariffs

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Trump’s tariffs, new renewable energy supports, the Teagasc annual report and Irish butter exports to the US. They also chat with PTSB’s Seán Farrell.

PODCAST 29 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

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