A windfarm is not necessarily a windfall for you

A representative in a smart suit from a wind energy development company approaches you on your farm.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2014 - 00:00

Karen Walsh

He is offering you €5,000 to sign an option agreement for five years, and then promises €18,000 per wind turbine every year for the following 25 years, to develop a windfarm on your land.

He also offers to contribute towards your professional fees.

More in this section

Macra calls for Heydon to intervene and protect Ireland’s food reputation

Farmers protest outside the Dáil as Bord Bia chair defends his position

Bricklayer laying another brick in the wall on construction site for sturdy wall

Ask a solicitor: Is it worth it to risk building a home on family land without title?

Farming Technology/Machinery Organisation: IFA Organisation: Department of Agriculture

<p>The department is hosting a photo competition and is searching for its Irish female farming ambassador.</p>

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

READ NOW

A windfarm is not necessarily a windfall for you

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Farming

Farming

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on

Revoiced

Lunchtime News

A windfarm is not necessarily a windfall for you

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Farming

Farming

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on

Revoiced

Lunchtime News

Most Read