Stephen Robb

srobb@farmersjournal.ie

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 17 November 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

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New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

Biomethane charter 'landmark step' for sector - RGFI

Biomethane charter 'landmark step' for sector - RGFI

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

NEWS 10 November 2025

Renewables in-brief: planning Groundhog Day and €450 energy credit

Renewables in-brief: planning Groundhog Day and €450 energy credit

Renewables in-brief: planning Groundhog Day and €450 energy credit

RENEWABLES 5 November 2025

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Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Over 900 acres of solar projects have recently been added to Ireland’s planning system, as new applications and appeals continue nationwide.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Inside Ireland’s biomethane U-turn

Inside Ireland’s biomethane U-turn

Just a few years ago, there was no enthusiasm for biomethane in Dublin but something changed, according to KPMG’s Russel Smyth.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 29 October 2025

EU clinches deal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040

EU clinches deal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040

EU member states have agreed to set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the bloc by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.

NEWS 29 October 2025

High energy prices to remain

High energy prices to remain

High energy prices show no sign of reducing in the short term, with household, business and farm bills set to rise further, according to a new Government report.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

Four biomethane projects inch forward in NI

Four biomethane projects inch forward in NI

Despite there being no target or any real supportive policy for biomethane in Northern Ireland, four new projects are in development, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

Irish people want data centres powered by renewables – poll

Irish people want data centres powered by renewables – poll

According to a new poll, 86% of Irish people agree that new data centres should only be constructed if they are powered by renewable energy sources.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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