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Over 1,500 cattle and sheep on farms where bluetongue was found

Bluetongue was confirmed in a farm near Duncannon, Co Wexford, having been found in an animal moved from a herd near Blackwater earlier this month.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Over 1,500 cattle and sheep on farms where bluetongue was found

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Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

NEWS 1 February 2026

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

NEWS 31 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

PODCAST 30 January 2026

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

NEWS 30 January 2026

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Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

The Dairygold cheese business in the UK is based at Crewe and Leeds, and is included in the cost-cutting measures at the co-op.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

The Department of Agriculture has noted that supplies of Bultavo 3 are already available with supplies of Bluevac 3 and Syvazul likely to be available soon.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

There is potential for exports to continue as normal for most EU countries including the Netherlands and Spain, while exports to Italy and Poland may be subject to certain conditions.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

The bluetongue situation should become clearer over the next two days, when the results of follow-up bluetongue tests are expected.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

The case at a premises near Portavogie, Co Down, does not require an extension to the temporary control zone currently in place.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss pre-calving check lists, spreading slurry, sheep price cuts and the Bord Bia controversy.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

Its base price will remain at 34.05c/l excluding VAT at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.

NEWS 20 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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