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Northern Ireland
Mixed results from winter grazing study
Peter McCann
Experiments were conducted in Hillsborough, Co Down over two winters where silage swards were grazed by sheep for three to four weeks from mid-November.
1 May 2024 Letters
Are large-scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels?
"The question is, are large scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels and at what price to rural Ireland?" - Brendan Boyd, Kilcummin, north Mayo.
1 May 2024 Consumer
Consumer: low cost-loan scheme for home energy upgrades
A €500m Government backed low-cost loan scheme was launched last week to help consumers upgrade the efficiency of their home, making it warmer and cheaper to run, writes Ciara Leahy.
New loan scheme to help reach retrofitting targets
Government announces details of €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their homes, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 April 2024 News
Solar farm developers eye up 200ac land parcels
Solid legal advice is key to farmers getting watertight lease agreements with solar developers, a Teagasc energy expert stated.
24 April 2024 Renewables
Low-cost loans for retrofitting houses
Government announces details of a €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their home.
24 April 2024 News
Dempsey at Large: food, fuel and fibre
The comfort of adequate supplies in more recent years has pushed food security way down the priority list until the war in Ukraine caused a temporary panic.
24 April 2024 Viewpoints
Renewables Roadshow: final event to take place in Athlone next week
So far over 1,100 farmers, businesses and owners have attended one of our Renewables Roadshows, with the final event set to take place next week
24 April 2024 Renewables
Microgeneration pioneers lose out on thousands
Farmers who installed renewable energy systems on their farms between 2009 and 2014, such as small-scale wind turbines, are losing out on thousands due to the delayed rollout of smart meters
24 April 2024 Renewables
New loan scheme to help reach retrofitting targets
Government announces details of €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their homes, writes Sarah McIntosh.
24 April 2024 Consumer
Better supports needed for farmers to grow biomass crops - IrBEA
Higher levels of support could see farmers untap the potential of growing biomass crops, one bioenergy expert maintains.
23 April 2024 Renewables
Solar consolidation: Monaghan’s NRG Panel acquires JFW Renewables
Monaghan-based NRG Panel has acquired Galway-based JFW Renewables, with plans for further expansion.
18 April 2024 News