CAP / Schemes
DAFM clarifies eligibility criteria for rare breeds in ACRES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has moved to clarify eligibility requirements under the conservation of rare...
rare breeds
CAP / Schemes
Applications for ACRES rare breeds action now available online
The conservation of rare breeds action under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can now be applied for online. There...
Sponsored
Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Rural Life
Rare breeds to be celebrated at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Ireland’s first celebration of indigenous animal breeds will take place at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on August 18 as...
Rural Life
Rare breeds contribute to Ireland's 'unique' diversity - McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he is “delighted” to provide funding towards supporting...
Rural Life
Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted
There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, amid reports that the rare breed continues to be hunted...
Agri-Business
Irish Rare Breeds Society to hold annual conference
The Irish Rare Breeds Society (IRBS) will hold its 2023 conference in Co. Carlow this week to discuss how Irish...
Rural Life
Farmer optimises scenic setting with glamping pods
A west Cork farmer is making the most of his land’s spectacular setting by running a glamping pods enterprise on...
Rural Life
Call for conservation centre to protect native Irish breeds
A new report on the promotion of rare and heritage breeds in Ireland has called for the establishment of a...
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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...
Beef
Beef Focus: Breeding, rearing and processing rare breeds at Killua Castle
Based in Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath, the Killua Castle farm has embarked on an interesting venture: Breeding, rearing and processing rare-breed...
N.Ireland
RBST urges DAERA to reconsider 24 month beef policy
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said that shortening the life of beef cattle in Northern Ireland to 24...
Rural Life
RBST Watchlist: 75 of the UK's rarest breeds listed as 'high priority'
A total of 75 native UK livestock and poultry breeds – including the cattle breed behind the world’s first vaccine...
Sheep
Love of crafts leads to Roscommon rare breed flock
A love of wool crafts and a Facebook post from the Irish Rare Breed Society led a Cavan farm entrepreneur...
Environment
Successful embryo transfer gives hope for one of the UK's rarest semi-wild cattle breeds
The birth of a female Vaynol calf through the first-ever successful embryo transfer for a semi-feral breed of cattle has...
Opinion
Some reflections on the late, great, Robert Overend
The month of June 2017 was marked by the passing of Robert Overend. The Co. Derry man was an elite...
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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...
