Biomass

Storms flatten over 26,000ha of trees

The detailed mapping assessment was carried out using imagery acquired from the Sentinel and SkySat satellite constellations.

FORESTRY 23 April 2025

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Further delays confirmed to flagship biomethane scheme

Further delays confirmed to flagship biomethane scheme

NEWS 17 April 2025

Could wood powder be Ireland's new super fuel?

Could wood powder be Ireland's new super fuel?

RENEWABLES 16 April 2025

What shall we do with the timber?

What shall we do with the timber?

What shall we do with the timber?

FORESTRY 19 March 2025

'It doesn't make sense to burn hemp'

'It doesn't make sense to burn hemp'

'It doesn't make sense to burn hemp'

NEWS 5 March 2025

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Ireland to lead €10m European research in wet farming

Ireland to lead €10m European research in wet farming

The four-year wet farming project, Palus Demos, looks at sustainable agriculture and forestry on wet peatlands by combining land use and crop production with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist

Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist

The winning project was titled 'An Investigation into using Total Leaf-Area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground biomass at all stages in the growth of selected Root-Crop Plants'.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Massive volume of biomass could be available for bioenergy - IrBea

Massive volume of biomass could be available for bioenergy - IrBea

IrBea's latest biomass capacity statement estimates 1.5 to 1.6 million tonnes of biomass could be available annually for bioenergy with the right policies.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Quantifying habitats and carbon stored on Signpost Farms

Quantifying habitats and carbon stored on Signpost Farms

In this article Stuart Greene describes how light technology is helping to measure habitats and carbon storage on farms.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 1 January 1970

What to do with my green waste?

What to do with my green waste?

Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 January 1970

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building