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Department of Agriculture calls for research proposals
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for research and development,...
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Dairy
AgriLand appoints new dairy specialist
AgriLand has appointed Brian McDonnell as its new dairy specialist. Brian is from Raheny, Co. Dublin. He is a graduate...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
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Galway sheep farmer tells court of 'heartbreak' over dog attacks on sheep
By Gordon Deegan A Galway sheep farmer today (Thursday November 26) told a court that he has been left ‘broken-hearted’...
Beef
Formal letter to beef taskforce calling for more 'urgency'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has written to the chairman of the Beef Market Taskforce to demand...
Beef
Meat processor ordered to pay out after 'unfair dismissal'
By Gordon Deegan A meat processor fired one worker and issued final written warnings to 19 other workers after they...
Breaking News
5 Teagasc researchers recognised on prestigious world list
Five Teagasc researchers have been named among the top 1% in the world for highly cited papers in the Clarivate...
Beef
Irish Limousin society secretary position in limbo, as Sykes steps down again
The position of breed secretary of the Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) is now vacant again it seems, as Paul...
Environment
World Organisation for Animal Health urges risk management amid mink Covid-19 concern
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is urging countries to implement risk management measures following recent findings showing a...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Guinness announces recall of alcohol-free stout in UK
Guinness has announced that it’s recalling its alcohol-free stout in the UK “as a precaution”. It says it’s due to...
Agri-Business
CEO of Dairymaster resigns and brother to replace him
Long-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dairymaster, Edmond Harty, is to step down from the position later this month (November)...
Breaking News
Irish Limousin Cattle Society secretary staying put
In a surprising turn of events, the Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) has confirmed that its current secretary, Paul Sykes,...
Agri Politics
IFA warns of further emergency in the form of Brexit
Reacting to Budget 2021, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has acknowledged the renewal of essential tax reliefs; the equalisation of...
Agri-Business
Budget 2021: Carbon tax to result in increased cost of diesel
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has announced that the carbon tax will increase from midnight tonight (Tuesday October 13) by...
Breaking News
No arrests made yet after theft and recovery of cattle in Mayo
Gardaí have confirmed that enquiries are “ongoing” in relation to the theft of six cattle from a farm in Co....
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
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Researchers who can change DNA of animals win Nobel Prize
French researcher Emmanuelle Charpentier and US researcher Jennifer A. Doudna, who have discovered a tool which can change the DNA...
Agri-Business
Taoiseach tells ASA conference that serial testing at meat plants will resume
Taoiseach Micheal Martin says serial testing for Covid-19 at meat and food processing factories will resume next week after it...
Agri-Business
Lalor expected to take up new role with Teagasc
AgriLand understands that Teagasc has selected a candidate for the post of Head of Knowledge Transfer. It’s understood the position has...
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More rainfall forecast for the south and east as Status Yellow warning issued
There is more rainfall forecast for parts of the country tomorrow (Thursday, August 27) as Met Éireann has issued a...