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Sheep
Loss of MV sheep controls a ‘major concern’ - UFU
James Hanly
The comments follow on from a recent industry meeting outlining the implications of the disease and the Department of Agriculture’s proposed MV status changes.
 
 
Climate and environment
Wastewater discharges a significant pressure on water quality – EPA
News
New AgriFood Connect project to foster cross-border innovation
Northern Ireland
Lidl boss highlights “inadequate” support for agri-food
News
Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding
VIDEOS
News
Farmers told not to import sheep
The Department has warned that importing sheep even from areas currently free from the bluetongue virus puts the entire sector at risk.
9 October 2024
Viewpoints
The tides of change in Irish milk
We want our young farmers and food producers to be on parity at least with other sectors to get a good return on investment.
9 October 2024
News
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
Main beef processors commit to emissions reductions in new charter
The Charter for Sustainable Irish Beef requires Ireland’s main beef processors to decarbonise beef production.
9 October 2024
Management
Housing autumn calving cows for breeding
Housing cows before breeding can improve conception rates as the herd is managed in a consistent environment with a steady diet offered daily.
8 October 2024
News
Next month’s FTMTA show fully booked
The FTMTA has reported that next month’s Farm Machinery Show which takes place at the Punchestown Event Centre from 12 to 14 November has officially sold out all exhibitor stands.
9 October 2024
 
Farm machinery
New Kverneland kit breaks first Irish soil at iXperience working day
Kverneland Group Ireland an Arable iXperience Working Day in Dublin last week, in conjunction with Armstrong Machinery.
9 October 2024
Letters
Letter about solar panels on agricultural land
"Leave productive land alone" - David Moore, Glencash Regenerative Dairy Farm
9 October 2024
News
Ryanair CEO calls for farm solar grants to be fast-tracked
Michael O’Leary made the call after investing over €140,000 to install solar panels and batteries at his 2,000-acre Gigginstown estate outside Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
7 October 2024