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Farm emissions down 2.6% since 2023

The EPA has cited reduced lime application to soils and lower milk output as reasons for the third consecutive quarterly drop of emissions in the farm sector.

21 October 2024 NEWS
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Heat pumps an option for agriculture

When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions

2 October 2024 RENEWABLES
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Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda

In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.

25 September 2024 VIEWPOINTS

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
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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