Stephen Robb explains the details of the newly launched, long-awaited -Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
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Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.
It could make more financial sense for the average suckler farmer to grow silage for steel rather than sucklers, Teagasc research suggests.
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How the Konrad family make mixed farming work in the worlds sixth smallest country.
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Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.
The proposed merger of Tipp co-op and Arrabawn makes sense, given a long enough view.
Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.
The terms and conditions around the Department’s incentive to drive this renewable investment wave are due to be released towards the end of the year.
Vita Actives reported an increase in profits for in the year ended Aug 2023
Many farmers who attended the Energy and Farm Diversification event were seeking new diversification options for their farms, writes Stephen Robb.