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Animal welfare

Editorial: Beef margins - razor thin

Surely one of the first steps on this sustainability road is farmer margin.

9 October 2024 Viewpoints

Mistreatment of calves condemned

Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.

9 October 2024 News

Budget 2025 in figures for farmers

An overview of the main payments and reliefs for farmers in Budget 2025.

1 October 2024 News
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New quality assurance measures won’t go over and above legislation - Bord Bia

Bord Bia has released a statement on the proposed changes to its quality assurance scheme.

28 September 2024 News
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Solar panels and weighing scales among top TAMS applications

Martin Merrick looks at Department of Agriculture data, on what items farmers have been applying for under TAMS III.

25 September 2024 Buildings

EU not on track to meet organic land target

The EU is at ‘risk’ of missing its headline target set for organic farming in the Green Deal, auditors have reported.

23 September 2024 Climate and environment
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Farmer charged with animal cruelty offences

Seamus Looby of Raheen, Garryspillane, Co Limerick, was summonsed appear at Kilmallock District Court on Tuesday 10 September 2024.

11 September 2024 News
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Autumn weather woes could add to health issues

Adam Woods previews this week’s special autumn animal health focus.

28 August 2024 Animal Health

Total farm penalties rise again in NI

Rules related to nitrates has overtaken cattle ID as the most common cause of farm penalties in Northern Ireland. Peter McCann reports.

28 August 2024 Northern Ireland