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Pig/Poultry

about 3 hours ago

Enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity needed on bird flu warns EU agency

An EU agency has warned that "enhanced surveillance and robust biosecurity on farms" is urgently required to prevent bird flu.

Enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity needed on bird flu warns EU agency

Agri-Business

about 3 hours ago

Employee of independent potato supplier involved in fatal incident at Tayto Snacks

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation following a fatal incident at Tayto Snacks in Co. Meath.

Employee of independent potato supplier involved in fatal incident at Tayto Snacks

Agri-Business

about 4 hours ago

Recall notice for UK-origin porridge oats due to possible plastic

The FSAI has issued a recall notice for a batch of Dunnes Stores Organic Porridge Oats due to the possible presence of clear plastic pellets.

Recall notice for UK-origin porridge oats due to possible plastic

Beef

about 4 hours ago

Motion for 'rushed' MEP vote on Mercosur safeguards withdrawn

An Irish MEP has welcomed the withdrawal of an "urgent" motion to bring forward a vote on Mercosur safeguard measures.

Motion for 'rushed' MEP vote on Mercosur safeguards withdrawn

Pig/Poultry

about 4 hours ago

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Beef

about 5 hours ago

Australian Q3 beef production sees highest cattle slaughter since 1978

Australia's cattle industry in continuing to set new benchmarks, with this quarter alone seeing the "highest cattle slaughter since 1978".

Australian Q3 beef production sees highest cattle slaughter since 1978

Podcast

about 5 hours ago

AgriFocus: What's the outlook for milk prices in 2026?

In general most dairy farmers have had a relatively good year but since July there has been a...

AgriFocus: What's the outlook for milk prices in 2026?

Agri Politics

about 5 hours ago

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on the Common Agricultural Policy.

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

Dairy

about 5 hours ago

Dairy Focus: Neighbouring farmers join forces to sell direct to public

Selling milk direct to consumers is a path many dairy farmers have taken mostly using vending machines and farm shops to retail produce.

Dairy Focus: Neighbouring farmers join forces to sell direct to public

Environment

about 6 hours ago

CSO: Kerosene 'most common fuel' to heat homes in rural locations

A new energy survey by the CSO shows finds that rural homes more likely to use kerosene and to install their own energy source.

CSO: Kerosene 'most common fuel' to heat homes in rural locations

Agri-Business

about 6 hours ago

Boehringer Ingelheim MD elected president of global animal health association

Dr. Armin Wiesler, member of the board of managing directors at Boehringer Ingelheim has been elected as the new president of HealthforAnimals

Boehringer Ingelheim MD elected president of global animal health association

Agri-Business

about 7 hours ago

Danone highlights sustainability and growth to enterprise minister

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke has visited Danone’s state-of-the-art...

Danone highlights sustainability and growth to enterprise minister

Pig/Poultry

about 7 hours ago

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in turkey flock in Laois

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a fourth outbreak of bird flu in a commercial turkey flock.

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in turkey flock in Laois

Dairy

about 8 hours ago

Dairy processors back new research initiative on farm methane

Several of the main dairy processors are backing a new research collaboration initiative to mitigate emissions, particularly methane.

Dairy processors back new research initiative on farm methane

Environment

about 8 hours ago

Agriculture and forestry energy use down 1.1% in 2023

In 2023, the EU’s agriculture and forestry sector consumed 26.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy, down 1.1% compared with 2022.

Agriculture and forestry energy use down 1.1% in 2023

N.Ireland

about 8 hours ago

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) is encouraging farmers to check that all calves...

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

Beat The Parasites

Beat the Parasites Series: Rethink worm control in dairy cows

Beat the Parasites Series: Rethink worm control in dairy cows

Agriland and Boehringer Ingelheim are collaborating to bring farmers a practical information series...

Beat the Parasites Series: Top tips: How to apply pour-on wormers correctly

Beat the Parasites Series: Top tips: How to apply pour-on wormers correctly

Beat the Parasites Series: Liver fluke in cattle: Breaking the cycle

Beat the Parasites Series: Liver fluke in cattle: Breaking the cycle

Agriland and Boehringer Ingelheim launch series on smarter parasite control

Agriland and Boehringer Ingelheim launch series on smarter parasite control

Agriland and Boehringer Ingelheim are collaborating to bring farmers a practical information series...

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Rural Life

about 8 hours ago

Two cars collide with cattle, killing three animals in Mayo

Gardaí received a report of a road traffic collision at Kiltybo, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, which occurred at approximately 06:50a.m this morning.

Two cars collide with cattle, killing three animals in Mayo

Rural Life

about 9 hours ago

Campaign launched to raise risk awareness of working near electrical infrastructure

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and ESB Networks have announced a new joint safety...

Campaign launched to raise risk awareness of working near electrical infrastructure

Agri-Business

about 9 hours ago

Italy: Culprits caught after livestock fraud involving 115 Irish cattle

Police in Italy have said that an Irish cattle trader was scammed of 115 cattle he was not paid for by fraudsters in the country.

Italy: Culprits caught after livestock fraud involving 115 Irish cattle

Agri-Business

about 9 hours ago

DAFM confirms all backlogged TB payments to be issued 'this week'

DAFM has confirmed to Agriland that the backlog of bovine tuberculosis (TB) compensation payments has been cleared.

DAFM confirms all backlogged TB payments to be issued 'this week'

Rural Life

about 9 hours ago

Revenue 'preventing farmers' from paying tax bills with commercial debit cards - TD

A decision by Revenue not to accept commercial debit cards is "preventing farmers" from paying tax bills over the phone according to one TD.

Revenue 'preventing farmers' from paying tax bills with commercial debit cards - TD

Dairy

about 10 hours ago

Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as 'highly suited' to calf diets - expert

Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew Armstrong, has pointed to the role of Spanish straw in calf diets.

Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as 'highly suited' to calf diets - expert

Schemes

about 10 hours ago

Scheme oversubscription 'should be treated as a success, not an excuse to slash payments'

It has been described as "outrageous" that the number of eligible calves that can be paid on in the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme will be cut.

Scheme oversubscription 'should be treated as a success, not an excuse to slash payments'

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Agri-Business

about 11 hours ago

EU farmers warn new fertiliser tax could 'fuel crisis' of input costs

EU farmers and the fertiliser blending industry have said that a tax on fertiliser imports into the EU could fuel an input costs crisis.

EU farmers warn new fertiliser tax could 'fuel crisis' of input costs

N.Ireland

about 11 hours ago

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

DAERA is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

Agri Politics

about 12 hours ago

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

An Irish MEP has challenged the EU Parliament president on a decision to stall referring the Mercosur trade deal to the EU Court of Justice.

Mullooly: 'Our right' to request EU court opinion on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

about 13 hours ago

WRC: Asba Meats to pay over €40,000 to worker for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal

The WRC ordered Asba Meats to pay over €40,000 to a part-time female worker for sexual harassment and employment legislation breaches.

WRC: Asba Meats to pay over €40,000 to worker for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal

Tillage

about 16 hours ago

Using winterkill to manage cover crops prior to spring planting

The timely and effective destruction of cover crops is crucial for ensuring the successful establishment of a new cropping regime

Using winterkill to manage cover crops prior to spring planting

Dairy

about 16 hours ago

Is your autumn calving herd cycling ahead of breeding?

Ensuring the winter milking herd is now cycling is an important step as the winter breeding season will not be long rolling around.

Is your autumn calving herd cycling ahead of breeding?

Beef

about 16 hours ago

Deadline for NGP participants to return samples nears

Herds that have signed up to the NGP in 2025 should have samples returned to the genotyping lab by Monday, December 1.

Deadline for NGP participants to return samples nears

Beef

1 day ago

Meet the €33,500 Belgian Blue heifer, Polar Bear

A new record was set today (Monday, November 24) at the Carrick Winter Fair when a Tropique-sired Belgian Blue heifer sold for €33,500.

Meet the €33,500 Belgian Blue heifer, Polar Bear

Videos

Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

Kepak is set to open applications for a young sheep farmer group that will pay members a price...

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Kepak to pay young sheep farmers up to 30c/kg bonus

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