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Watch: meat industry launches video on steps taken to meet 2030 targets

ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak and Liffey Meats detail sustainability measures including genotyping and early finishing.

30 September 2024 NEWS
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Large vs small scale AD and solar

The different scales of anaerobic digestion plants and solar farms, along with their merits and the opportunities for farmers, were discussed at this year's Ploughing Championships.

25 September 2024 RENEWABLES

Renewable energy and agricultural land use

Agricultural land has a central role to play in Ireland’s ambitious Climate Action Plan for 2030.

20 September 2024
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Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD

A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm.

16 September 2024 NEWS
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Ticking the boxes on slurry storage requirements this winter

What farmers need to know amid updates and changes occurring to soiled water and slurry storage for 2024.

11 September 2024 BUILDINGS
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Changes to beef grid needed – CCAC boss

Meat Industry Ireland believes one of best ways to achieve earlier finishing is for Government to work with farmers to achieve targeted improvements in the rearing of calves.

4 September 2024 NEWS
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Call for factories to adjust bonus payments

Climate council urges meat processors to reconfigure the carcase specification bonus payment scheme to favour animals finished at an earlier age.

4 September 2024 NEWS

Letter re plight of Irish tillage sector

"Irish grain goes unrecognised" - Ollie Whyte, Co Dublin

28 August 2024
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80% of grant-aided biomethane allowed to be exported

Anaerobic digestion plants that avail of the 20% capital grant will be allowed to export 80% of the biomethane gas under the terms of the new grant scheme.

21 August 2024 NEWS