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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 6 August 2025

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Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

Sheep farmers getting ‘bad price when there’s under-supply’ – ICSA

NEWS 1 August 2025

Bluetongue vaccines off table unless virus lands in Ireland – minister

Bluetongue vaccines off table unless virus lands in Ireland – minister

NEWS 30 July 2025

Sheep kill falls by 16% in 2025

Sheep kill falls by 16% in 2025

Sheep kill falls by 16% in 2025

NEWS 30 July 2025

NI sheep output running 16.6% lower

NI sheep output running 16.6% lower

NI sheep output running 16.6% lower

NEWS 30 July 2025

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Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Farmers who wish to appeal the categorisation must provide organic matter soil samples and a detailed report, including geotagged photos and soil profile information, from a FAS adviser.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Pig slaughterings up over 10% this June

Pig slaughterings up over 10% this June

That’s according to the Central Statistics Office’s livestock slaughterings June 2025 report which found that the number of pigs slaughtered in the first six months of 2025 grew by 2.9%.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

“Agricultural input markets have been relatively stable in 2025, with only modest price changes likely for the year as a whole,” Teagasc said.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Speaking after a Comhairle na Tuaithe meeting in Dublin, IFA hill farming chair Caillin Conneely said farmers are at breaking point and are “sick of false promises”.

NEWS 16 July 2025

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

The Galway Wool Co-op has also announced a collaboration with Avoca Woolen Mills, which it hopes will continue to drive the success of the breed and drive demand for Irish-grown wool.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed these cases, which are the first of the 2025-2026 vector season when the risk of transmission is high.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Figures provided by the Department showed that up until Wednesday 7 July, 527 cattle have been seized across the country under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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