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England steps up bird flu prevention measures

The move follows growing numbers of cases in wild birds, which increases the risk to commercial flocks.

25 January 2025 NEWS
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Opinion: Heydon and Hansen bring hands-on experience to new roles

A new Commissioner and a new Minister will be grappling with the same old problems facing farming.

25 January 2025 OPINION

Agri jobs: Pedigree Holstein dairy herd wants farm manager

As the dairy sector begins the calving season, there are positions available in the south of Ireland for farm workers.

25 January 2025 NEWS

MRL rules for banned products 'hypocritical' – commissioner

The European commissioner told the IFA AGM that current standards on imports to the EU are hypocritical.

25 January 2025 NEWS

Farm Tech Talk: dairy beef margins and lamb prices

Hear the latest advice from the team on this week's Farm Tech Talk show.

24 January 2025 NEWS
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In photos: the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Gusts of 183km/h were recorded in Foynes, Co Limerick, and at Mace Head in Co Galway.

24 January 2025 NEWS
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Forestry damage from storm Éowyn not covered by insurance

While it is yet unknown the extent of the damage storm Éowyn has had on forestry plantations, the west has been hit the worst.

24 January 2025 NEWS

270,000 sign petition to ditch UK family farm tax

The petition was handed in by National Farmers’ Union of England (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw and NFU Cymru president Aled Jones on behalf of the four UK farming unions.

24 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND

Farming news: IFA AGM, Dáil chaos and TB reactor numbers

On this week's episode we discuss the latest in politics as well as trends around TB reactor numbers.

24 January 2025 NEWS