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€9m funding call open for bio-based economy projects
Noel Bardon
Funding has been drawn from the Shared Island Initiative, as well as departments north and south.
15 February 2024 News
IFA warns losing derogation would hit climate targets
Leaving dairy farmers at 170kg N/ha could scupper the State's forestry and organics targets, the IFA has told the Oireachtas agriculture committee.
7 February 2024 Renewables
What is in the draft biomethane strategy?
Last week, the Government launched a public consultation on the national biomethane strategy. Stephen Robb takes a look at what's in it.
Diversification ‘key’ to farming’s share of emissions cuts - Minister Ryan
The Minister for the Environment sees big potential for farmers with anaerobic digestion and forestry.
29 January 2024 News
Up to €300,000 for new projects in areas formerly dependent on peat production
The scheme is open for community and voluntary organisations, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, micro and small- to medium-sized organisations to apply.
12 January 2024 Schemes
Farm-fresh gelato from the Cooley Peninsula
Agricultural science student Micheal John Hanlon from County Louth talks about diversifying his farm and the journey that has led him to making farm-fresh gelato.
1 January 2024 Diversification
Where do the IFA presidential candidates stand on renewables?
The candidates made their opinions on renewable energy known at the recent Irish Farmers Journal IFA presidential debate.
15 November 2023 News
First national bioeconomy action plan published
Farmers and foresters have been encouraged to get involved in Ireland's bioeconomy action plan by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 October 2023 News
Budget 2024 – what are the main asks for renewables?
With Budget 2024 less than a week away, Stephen Robb assesses the main asks from each of the renewable and lobbying organisations.
4 October 2023 News