As farmers, we are price takers and have little control over the price we receive for our products. A huge proportion of our time is consumed dealing with external factors to our businesses and those of the farmers we represent.

A COUNTY Laois company is pioneering the conversion of waste into fuel, which is welcome at a time of high charges for imported oil, petrol and other energy sources.

ANAEROBIC digestion technology could help Ireland divert slurry and organic waste from landfill sites, create rural jobs and help fulfil Ireland’s ‘green’ electricity obligations, according to Teagasc.