Machinery
A computer operated spot spraying system, specifically designed to target individual weeds in grass swards, is now available
Agri-Business
A heifer died from lead poisoning after ingesting a battery that was discarded in a field where it was grazing.
Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that the ragwort growing outside Leinster House has been dealt with.
Agri Politics
Ragwort, listed in the Noxious Weeds Act, has been "spotted flourishing on the front lawn of Leinster House" according to a senator.
Dairy
Usually as grass growth begins to takes off on farms and soil temperatures rise, weed control can become a difficult and sometimes...
A period of public consultation has been opened on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936.
Findings from the Dublin RVL have shown that eight yearlings died after being fed "lower quality" silage containing ragwort.
Kerry County Council has said that a programme for the removal of ragwort from roadsides in the county is "not feasible".
Beef
A number of cattle have died this year as a result of poisoning from ingesting ragwort, Regional Veterinary Laboratories have confirmed.
The DAFM is responsible for overseeing the control and the prevention of the spread of certain weeds under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1936.
N.Ireland
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has seen an increase in submissions of carcasses in the last month exposed to ragwort.
Opinion
Ragwort was always a problem in this country. But, for some reason, it seems to have become a challenge of 'epidemic proportions'
Tillage
Animals that consume ragwort can show symptoms such as, tenesmus, hind limb weakness and evidence of severe pain.
Noxious weeds should be destroyed before they have had time to flower, seed and spread, the Department advises.
