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New rules for poultry farmers in order to prevent bird flu

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced new poultry biosecurity regulations to protect poultry and captive birds from getting bird flu.

POULTRY 24 October 2025

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Seasonal Carlow poultry farm worker awarded redundancy at WRC

Seasonal Carlow poultry farm worker awarded redundancy at WRC

POULTRY 16 August 2025

Bird flu confirmed in small backyard flock in Donegal

Bird flu confirmed in small backyard flock in Donegal

POULTRY 31 July 2025

Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

POULTRY 23 July 2025

Two wild birds test positive for bird flu over recent weeks

Two wild birds test positive for bird flu over recent weeks

Two wild birds test positive for bird flu over recent weeks

POULTRY 27 June 2025

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Explainer: what the VAT range change means for poultry farmers

Explainer: what the VAT range change means for poultry farmers

Head of tax at ifac Marty Murphy examines what the exclusion of broiler farmers from the flat-rate VAT scheme means.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe made the decision based on advice provided by the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance that overcompensation is occurring within the sector.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Some of the biosecurity regulations that were mandatory for flock owners included only allowing essential personnel access to the birds and regular disinfection of hard surfaces such as paths.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

A case of highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed on a commercial poultry breeding facility in Brazil last week.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

My Farming Week: Gillian Harte, Glencorick, Co Monaghan

My Farming Week: Gillian Harte, Glencorick, Co Monaghan

On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Monaghan poultry and pedigree sheep farmer, Gillian Harte, who is making the most out of her 17ac farm.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has urged that farmer remain cautious about the risk of avian influenza, as he announced that the measures introduced in February would be lifted.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.

POULTRY 12 March 2025

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At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

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