Agri-Business
Views sought on proposed changes to noxious weeds legislation
A period of public consultation has been opened today (Friday, November 1) on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious...
Ragwort
Dairy
Eight cattle dead as 'lower quality silage' containing ragwort used
Findings from the Dublin Regional Veterinary Laboratory (RVL) have shown that a total of eight yearlings died after they were...
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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...
Rural Life
Roadside ragwort removal programme 'not feasible' - council
Kerry County Council has said that a programme for the removal of ragwort from roadsides in the county is “not...
Beef
'Several cases' of poisoning in cattle caused by ragwort
A number of cattle have died this year as a result of poisoning from ingesting ragwort, Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs)...
Rural Life
134 cases of land with noxious weeds reported to DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is responsible for overseeing the control and the prevention of the...
N.Ireland
AFBI: Rise in submissions of carcasses exposed to ragwort
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has seen an increase in submissions of carcasses in the last month exposed to...
Opinion
Opinion: Ragwort infestations now of 'epidemic proportions'
Ragwort was always a problem in this country, but, for some reason, it seems to have become a challenge of...
Tillage
Having problems with ragwort? Here are 4 ways to get rid of the weed
Are you having problems with ragwort, the yellow-flowered noxious weed, on your farm? If ingested, animals can show symptoms such...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
N.Ireland
Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of the need to...