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Calls for the provision of grant aid to improve safety and efficiency in marts have been made by a Co. Leitrim-based general election…
Speaking at the Teagasc National Sheep Conference earlier tonight (Tuesday, January 29) in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Teagasc’s Tim Keady gave a detailed…
The recent rise is lamb quotes has continued with all processors implementing more price increases this week. There has been a good demand…
A member of An Garda Siochana took a “hands-on” approach in sheep farming over the weekend when he was called on to rescue…
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for an increase in beef prices after a positive change in the euro-sterling exchange rate since…
There will be two positions being contested at the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association’s (ICSA’s) AGM and Annual Conference. The event is…
Farmers have rounded on another Lancet Journal commissioned report that has once again targeted the “over-consumption” of red meat globally. The report – entitled…
A warning has been issued to Irish dog owners by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) as lambing season gets underway for many sheep…
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will commence an “intensive farm safety inspection campaign” beginning next Monday, January 28. There will be a…
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association’s (ICSA’s) AGM and Annual Conference will take place on Thursday, January 31, at the Killeshin Hotel,…
Ivor Ferguson, president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), has warned that many sheep farmers in Northern Ireland would be ‘out of business’…
Lamb prices continue to move in an upward trajectory this week. A price of up to 525c/kg – including quality assurance (QA) bonus…
“Overzealous trimming” of sheep carcasses is causing “considerable concern” among sheep farmers, the Irish Cattle Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has warned. The farm…
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is calling for farmer access to carcass photographs – before and after trimming – in a bid to stamp…
A farm family in Co. Mayo got a surprise earlier this week when their ewe gave birth to five hale and hearty quintuplet…
It is a ludicrous distraction to suggest that people should have little or no meat and dairy as part of their diet, according…
The Department of Rural and Community Development is urging dog owners to be responsible as lambing season approaches. According to Sean Canney, Minister…
A survey on CCTV use in Irish slaughterhouse has been conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, it has been…
