N.Ireland
Minister Andrew Muir said the mandatory registration of NI equine establishments is an "essential step forward" to improve traceability.
Pig/Poultry
A project aiming to "significantly advance pig welfare across Europe" has highlighted a range of challenges facing Irish pig farmers
Rural Life
Greyhound Racing Ireland has almost doubled the number of its conducted welfare and establishment inspections within two years.
Opinion
A recent report, produced on behalf of the World Health Organisation, suggests that organic farming practices can feed the world
As consumers strive to increase the proportion of protein in their diet, the potential to grow turkey output in Ireland is immense
Ireland's chicken farmers will become more focused on producing slower growing birds that are suited to free range management systems.
Individual farmers need to take responsibility to share their experiences online in a bid to combat anti-agricultural extremists...
Four Northern Ireland dairy farmers are among the first in the UK to be given the RSPCA's seal of approval for their welfare standards.
Whether or not the UK maintains a good reputation for animal welfare in the production of meat will depend on consumer demand.
