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Poultry producer still burnt by RHI debacle

With plans being put in place to shut down RHI, scheme participants feel they are the fall guy for the botched scheme.

25 September 2024 Northern Ireland

'Our running costs have soared by 45pc in three years,' says Cork contractor

Claire McCormack caught up with Padraig Noonan of Cork based Noonan Agri Contractors to find out more about the ins and outs of running a modern contracting business in 2024

25 September 2024 Contracting

Ireland must cut back on burning solid fuel use - EPA

The warning comes following the publication of the EPA’s annual air quality report for 2023.

23 September 2024 Climate and environment

Double header of vintage tractor action

There will be three vintage classes on display, of tractors up to 1960, while a new classic class will begin for the 2025 all-Irelands.

11 September 2024 News
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Red diesel prices drop

Price quotes on red diesel have slipped to a three year low point in NI on the back of lower crude oil costs.

11 September 2024 Northern Ireland

Renewables outstripped by growing demand

Record demand continues to outstrip new renewable generation, according to the 2023 Energy Balance published by the SEAI, writes Stephen Robb.

4 September 2024 News

Fuel allowance expanded to farmers in Rural Social Scheme

The scheme is a means-tested payment to assist pensioners and other long-term social welfare recipients with their winter heating costs.

14 August 2024 News

Porridge at the Olympics

Croissants just won’t cut it for the Irish in Paris. It's porridge to the rescue for Team Ireland.

31 July 2024 Dealer

Red diesel prices fall below 70p/l

Diesel costs have been trending downwards during late July, dipping below 70p/l by the end of the month.

31 July 2024 Northern Ireland