Category: Future Developments

Biomethane could see farmers cut emissions by 700,000t/year
BARRY MURPHY NEWS CORRESPONDENT barrymurphy@farmersjournal.ie

The untapped biogas potential of grass and slurry
A recent report published by the SEAI has outlined the role that slurry and grass will play in decarbonising the heat sector, writes Stephen Robb
Recent Add in Western People
Moyvalley Biogas requires medium to long-term feedstock contracts to grow Grass Silage/Multi-Species swards for biogas production

Agriculture can play a role in decarbonising transport
Decarbonising transport will be one of the biggest challenges to overcome on the road to net-zero, writes Stephen Robb

How sustainable is anaerobic digestion?
Stephen Robb asks if the development of an indigenous agriculture-based anaerobic digestion industry can be done sustainably

Wildlife expert advises Ireland to look at increasing anaerobic digestion
SIOBHAN WALSH SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST swalsh@farmersjournal.ie As Irish farmers work to reduce emissions, improve biodiversity and habitats and ultimately meet the Government’s climate targets, diverse income

Renewable gas industry heating up
Stephen Robb takes a look at the emerging renewable gas industry and outlines how farmers will be central to it

Anaerobic digestion explained
There has been a lot of talk surrounding anaerobic digestion (AD) and the potential benefits it could have in Ireland. However, it has yet to

Renewable heat fuel obligation scheme – what we know so far
The obligation scheme will facilitate market development for renewable fuels such as biomethane and hydrogen.