Stephen Robb

srobb@farmersjournal.ie

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

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Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

NEWS 2 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

PODCAST 30 January 2026

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Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's 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 21 January 2026

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

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

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

International developer CycleØ has now been refused permission for anaerobic digestion plants in Kildare, Limerick and Galway.

NEWS 21 January 2026

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

There are set to be changes to the leadership structure of the Renewable Gas Forum of Ireland.

RENEWABLES 21 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss pre-calving check lists, spreading slurry, sheep price cuts and the Bord Bia controversy.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

The second public consultation on Roadstone’s proposed AD plant took place last week, with the company responding to questions and listening to concerns from residents.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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 21 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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