John Heney: Will biogas plants provide additional income for farmers? I’m sceptical
‘From what we read, cattle and sheep farmers such as me are earmarked as the main suppliers of feed-stock to a new countrywide network of anaerobic digesters. Photo: Stock/Getty
Hidden deep in the pages of the recently published Ireland’s Draft National Biomethane Strategy January 2024 is a riddle. In spite of it being described as a farmer-focused and agri-led strategy, there is scant mention of farming stakeholders.
From what we read, cattle and sheep farmers such as me are earmarked as the main suppliers of feed-stock to a new countrywide network of anaerobic digesters.
