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Renewable energy

Making renewables work for you

27 April 2012

For many farmers, Government subsidies are one of the main drivers behind diversifying into renewable energy.

Wind turbines are one of the fastest growing areas of renewables.

What to consider before investing in wind turbines

27 April 2012

Wind turbines are becoming a popular choice for farmers and landowners. Olivia Midgley speaks to managing director of Ploughcroft, Chris Hopkins, to find out how to get started.

Jeremy Holmes runs a dairy farm with his father in West Yorkshire.

Dairy farm stands to save thousands by installing turbine

27 April 2012

A dairy farm is switching to wind energy in a bid to save money and reduce its carbon footprint.

AD Plant

Shared anaerobic digester makes financial sense in Gloucestershire

27 April 2012

Saving money in the long-term, while improving their farms’ green credentials was what prompted two neighbouring farmers to build an AD plant. Olivia Midgley reports.