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Limit on nitrogen rates on the table

Te Nitrates Expert Group which has advised Minister Heydon to reduce some farmers fertiliser allowances has not said which farmers's limits should be cut.

NEWS 13 August 2025

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Fertiliser limits for milking platforms

Fertiliser limits for milking platforms

NEWS 13 August 2025

Factories forced into marts retreat

Factories forced into marts retreat

NEWS 13 August 2025

Department plan for reducing cattle slaughter age delayed

Department plan for reducing cattle slaughter age delayed

Department plan for reducing cattle slaughter age delayed

NEWS 11 August 2025

In pictures: winners from cattle rings at Tullamore Show

In pictures: winners from cattle rings at Tullamore Show

In pictures: winners from cattle rings at Tullamore Show

PEDIGREE 10 August 2025

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Opening of €75/calf beef welfare scheme imminent

Opening of €75/calf beef welfare scheme imminent

The scheme is expected to open over the next week, with payment based on up to 45 calves and completion of up to three tasks.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Beef supply to remain tight in EU

Beef supply to remain tight in EU

EU consumers' demand for beef is holding up well, despite the pressure brought on by high prices, the Commission's outlook states.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Vaccination may not necessarily be required in the event of an incursion but this research confirms the Australian livestock industry is proactive, says Michael Crowley of MLA.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Hydrogen to power sustainability village at Tullamore Show

Hydrogen to power sustainability village at Tullamore Show

Two green hydrogen power units will be on display at the event and used to power the sustainability village, replacing diesel generators.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Jeremy Clarkson’s farm goes down with TB

Jeremy Clarkson’s farm goes down with TB

Owned by presenter Jeremy Clarkson since 2008, the farm is approximately 500ac of mixed-use farmland including tillage, beef cattle, pigs, chickens and goats.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Cattle herd is running 275,000 head lower

Cattle herd is running 275,000 head lower

The profile of the national herd has changed drastically over the last decade with over 500,000 fewer Charolais and Limousin stock replaced by Angus and Hereford cattle.

NEWS 30 July 2025

6% more cattle sold in marts in first half of 2025

6% more cattle sold in marts in first half of 2025

The increase in throughput is helped by the number of cattle presented in sales but returning home unsold more than halving compared with the corresponding period in 2024.

NEWS 30 July 2025

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The Casey family of Causeway on top

The winners of the Kerry Dairy Ireland Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards were announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

The Casey family of Causeway on top

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