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Renewable Heat Incentive review largely welcomed by rural sector
The recent Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) review announcement has been largely welcomed by the renewable energy sector. The new guidance, which maps…
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Farmers urged to act now to reduce energy costs in 2017
2017 heralds 'significant change' in the British energy market, and farmers are being urged to protect against higher power costs. This past winter…
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Pig carcases could be disposed of via anaerobic digestion bringing 'significant benefits' to farms
The development of alternatives for on-farm disposal of fallen stock could be a 'significant benefit' to the industry as EU legislation is currently…
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Review of Renewable Heat Incentive scheme 'should not scapegoat' legitimate users
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the focus of the review of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme must remain on the failings of others to deliver…
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Farmers who own wind turbines subject to significant business rate increase come April
As from 1st April 2017, farmers will be feeling the heat as those that own and operate small scale wind turbines will be subject to some significant…
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Wasted Christmas sprouts could power a home for 3 years via anaerobic digestion
An average medium sized home could be powered for 57 years if all the wasted food at Christmas was recycled into biomass energy, via Anaerobic…
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NI First Minister Arlene Foster urged to stand down due to green energy scheme scandal
Northern Ireland's Assembly has called on First Minister Arlene Foster to stand down pending an independent probe into a green energy scheme that has…
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Farmer confidence rises for 2017 but long-term prospects hit by Brexit, according to survey
Farmer confidence in the dairy and livestock sectors has risen over the last year, with overall farmer confidence rising by 12 points, a new survey…
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Anaerobic digestion plant investment future proofs dairy farm
Investing in anaerobic digestion can offer dairy farmers a stable income, reduced energy costs and an opportunity to add value to waste products…
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Report finds food production could be to blame for rapid rise in methane emissions
Global methane gas emissions are growing at the fastest rate in decades and food production could be to blame, new analysis has revealed. That is the…
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