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Dairy
Using the lightning effect to create nitrogen
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan reports from the Netherlands, where GEA have launched a new machine that increases the nitrogen content in slurry and reduces emissions.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Renewables Roadshow: AD must win hearts and minds of farmers
The Renewables Roadshow concluded this week after a month-long national tour, revealing cracks in the government's ambitions to develop a new anaerobic digestion industry.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Farmers need to be incentivised to get involved in AD - Teagasc
Farmers have an opportunity to play a leading role to provide feedstock for AD plants, the final Renewables Roadshow event heard on Tuesday.
Final Renewables Roadshow takes place in Athlone
The Irish Farmers Journal Renewables Roadshow series comes to an end with its final event, which takes place in the Athlone Springs Hotel.
30 April 2024 News
Farmer views: 'anaerobic digestion is a rich man’s game'
Noel Bardon and Rachel Donovan asked farmers attending the Renewables Roadshow events in Kilkenny and Cavan, why they came and what they were interested in.
24 April 2024 News
Renewables gathers momentum but will policy catch up?
There is no doubt that farmers, businesses and homeowners see the potential in renewables, but significant challenges still exist, writes Stephen Robb.
20 April 2024 Renewables
EU considers derogation for farmers to spread digestate
A public consultation has been launched on amending the nitrates directive to allow this.
19 April 2024 News
Tapping into the bioeconomy potential of grass
Growing grass is one of Ireland’s natural competitive advantages which is now set to be a key ingredient in Ireland's emerging biomethane and bioeconomy sectors, writes Stephen Robb.
17 April 2024 Renewables
Renewables Roadshow: interest in renewables is high, but challenges remain
The Renewable Roadshow highlighted both the real opportunities and the challenges that remain with the rollout of renewable energy, writes Stephen Robb.
17 April 2024 Renewables
NI gas operators seek input from AD and farming industry
Northern Ireland's gas grid operators are preparing for the introduction of renewable gases, such as biomethane, into their network and are asking future producers to get in touch, writes Stephen Robb
17 April 2024 Renewables
Renewables podcasts to catch up on
From solar panels to biomethane, Stephen Robb spoke to several developers and renewable energy experts over the past few weeks. Here’s how to listen to the podcasts.
17 April 2024 Renewables
Ireland has lowest levels of renewable heat in Europe
There is a large volume of indigenous biomass available in Ireland, according to Seán Finan from the Irish Bioenergy Association (IRBEA).
17 April 2024 News