Agri-Business
The increase to the ceilings for bovine TB compensation is to "reflect the changes in market conditions and align with market values".
Beef
Latest figures from DAFM suggest the average time from when cattle test positive for TB until they are removed from a farm is "18.1 days".
Budget 2027
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Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's budget for its TB response will be reduced for 2027 compared to 2026.
A new report published today has outlined the potential for regenerative farming to help reduce risks and input costs for farmers.
Dairy
Former Macra president Thomas Duffy has raised several questions over aspects of Ireland's TB regime, including the skin test.
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has been criticised by TD Carol Nolan for his approach to the growing crisis in vet nursing and rural vet services.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said progress on reducing bovine TB means eradication of the disease here is once again possible.
N.Ireland
A two-week extension to a public consultation on options for potential wildlife intervention to help bTB in Northern Ireland has been announced.
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TB
A total of 28 vets were suspended from TB testing by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine between January 2024 and March 2026.
The battle against TB continues in Wales, following a government announcement that two pilot projects tackling the disease will be extended.
Latest figures suggest that 10 farmers challenged an initial TB reactor valuation during the first half of 2026.
New farmer and vet supports have been launched aiming to ease the burden of TB outbreaks.
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that over 1,100 applications have been submitted for the On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme.
There is now a belief that Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme blueprint could be used to resolve other agricultural logjams
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney is urging for an increase to compensation ceilings for cattle removed as TB reactors.
Government expenditure on TB hit €48.5 million to the end of June this year, according to the DAFM.
A TB outbreak in the area of the Dungarvan Show has forced the cancellation of the cattle classes at this year's event.
Trade at Blessington Mart has eased compared to the exceptional highs seen this time last, but demand for quality stock remains strong.
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Cattle trade at Blessington Mart has eased compared to the exceptional highs seen this time last...
"Stagnant" prices, high inputs and TB are among the issues Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon must prioritise, ICMSA said.
A councillor in Co. Wicklow is calling for further action to be taken on bovine tuberculosis (bTB) as he warns of farms being "wiped out".
