Biofuels alternative for Bord na Móna

BORD na Móna has been urged to enter the biofuels industry following the end of sugar beet growing.

Minister of State Tom Parlon suggested the move at a Progressive Democrats seminar in Emo, Co Laois, on whether biofuels are an alternative for tillage farmers.

He said Bord na Móna has already proven enough competence in materials management to enter the biofuels business.