Energy and Environment
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Measuring rural poverty
agendaNi sums up the extent of rural poverty and how government is seeking to deal with the problem. Poverty in…
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Tackling rural crime
Peter Cheney assesses the trends for and the particular impact of crime in rural areas. Crime in the countryside is…
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Extra support for solar power
Northern Ireland is due to attract more solar investment despite overcast skies. Ground-mounted solar power will be the best supported…
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Sustaining wave and tidal growth
RPS has been providing services to the wave and tidal energy industry for over 30 years, promoting the sustainable development…
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Assembly debates electricity prices
Michael McKernan reviews the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee’s detailed report on pricing which has stimulated a mature debate about…
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North/South Interconnector progressing slowly
MLAs are calling for this critical link to be prioritised in the planning process. From the point of view of…
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Whole house solutions
Bryson Energy’s Director, Nigel Brady, explains how looking at all aspects of a dwelling is key to tackling fuel poverty.…
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The Assembly’s agri-food agenda
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee’s Chair, Paul Frew, talks to Richard Halleron about how it represents the farming and…
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A national voice on food policy
Margaret Ritchie talks to Peter Cheney about her work on the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. With food…
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The Importance of Investment in Research and Development to Support Sustainable Intensification of Northern Ireland Agriculture
The recent Agri-Food Strategy Board report “Going for Growth” sets out ambitious plans for growth across the agri-food sector, based…
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