Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
Livestock
N.Ireland
Never underestimate the insurance value of livestock - expert
One of the biggest oversights that a farmer can make is underestimating the insurance value of livestock maintained within the...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri-Business
ICOS seeks new manager for Kingdom Co-op Mart
The Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) is currently seeking to hire a new manager for Kingdom Co-op Mart in Tralee,...
N.Ireland
Elite breeders out in force at the 38th Royal Ulster Winter Fair
One of the biggest events in the agricultural calendar in Northern Ireland is underway today (Thursday, December 12) as elite...
N.Ireland
UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the...
Agri-Business
Value of agricultural output expected to rise to €11.7bn in 2024
The value of agricultural output at basic prices is expected to rise by €430 million (4%) to €11.7 billion this...
Rural Life
Cold snap with temperatures below freezing next week
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing next week, with the first snowfall of the winter likely on high ground...
Agri-Business
99% of Holstein bulls globally can be traced to 2 males - FAO
99.75% of the global population of Holstein bulls can be traced back to two males, chief of the Sustainable Animal...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Agri-Business
Cattle slaughterings up 11.5% in the year to September - CSO
Cattle slaughterings increased by 11.5% in September when compared with the same month in 2023, according to the Central Statistics...
Rural Life
Video series on farm safety launched for TY students
Agri Aware has teamed up with University College Dublin (UCD) School of Agriculture and Food Science to bring two farm...
Agri-Business
Cattle and sheep numbers down on 2023 while pig numbers up
Cattle and sheep numbers have decreased in the 12 months to June 2024, while the number of pigs increased, according...
Veterinary
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Dairy
Ireland can meet climate targets without reducing livestock - Lyons
Irish agriculture can meet its climate targets without reducing livestock numbers, according to Alltech president, Dr. Mark Lyons. He gave...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue cases in UK rise with 41 animals infected
Bluetongue continues to spread in the UK with the disease now confirmed in 41 animals at 13 infected premises, according...
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Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Farm Safety
More action needed to address farm fatalities and injuries - Teagasc
Teagasc has said that more action needs to be taken at farm level to bring down the number of accidents...
Agri-Business
325 herds restricted for tag, registration and movement breaches
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has restricted 325 herds to date this year due to serious...
Rural Life
Cattle, sheep and horses killed after lightning strikes in Galway
A number of cattle, sheep, and horses were killed when lightning struck a high voltage line in a field near...
Agri-Business
€700m Dutch scheme approved for farmers to close livestock sites
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million Dutch scheme to compensate farmers for voluntarily...