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Storm Ashley: tips for minding your livestock

As storm Ashley approaches, beef editor Adam Woods and Teagasc give their advice for securing livestock on your farm.

18 October 2024 News

Sysco and ABP launch regenerative farming project

Sysco, an Irish food service specialist, has been in a partnership with Irish beef processor ABP for the last 30 years.

17 October 2024 News
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Virtual fencing on trial in Co Tyrone

David Wright reports on trial work being done in NI on virtual fencing technology.

16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
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Rapid reporting key to reducing bluetongue threat

Getting ahead of the disease by testing, targeted culling and surveillance could see Ireland avoid devastation if bluetongue is found, a top Department official has said.

16 October 2024 News

My Farming Week: Brandon McClafferty, Dough Beg, Co Donegal

Sheep and beef farmer Brandon McClafferty from Co Donegal is on this week’s My Farming Week.

16 October 2024 News

Agri-Food Regulator looking for views on unfair trading

The regulator commissioned Coyne Research to create and monitor an online survey for farmers, fishers and growers to share their views on trading practices in the food supply chain in Ireland.

13 October 2024 News
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EU beef output to fall on back of ‘shrinking’ cattle herds

The tight beef supply continues to support EU beef producer prices and the price of live animals, the European Commission's short-term outlook said.

13 October 2024 News
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Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA

In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.

9 October 2024 News
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Suckler cow numbers drop 47,000 head

CSO data also shows a drop in dairy cow numbers, tighter sheep numbers and a further fall in the cereals area.

9 October 2024 News