Bluetongue

Editorial: how long will the improved beef price last?

Farmers are killing earlier to try and take advantage of the higher price, and in reality it looks like it will lead to much tighter numbers in the second half of 2025.

VIEWPOINTS 7 May 2025

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New chair of Oireachtas committee on agriculture appointed

New chair of Oireachtas committee on agriculture appointed

NEWS 25 April 2025

Live exports accelerating the herd decline

Live exports accelerating the herd decline

NEWS 23 April 2025

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 April 2025

Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

MARKETS 16 April 2025

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Kerry milk price falls for March supplies

Kerry milk price falls for March supplies

This price is including quality and sustainability bonuses and marks the second successive fall in the milk price at the co-op, down 0.99c/l compared with February.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises

Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises

The Minister for Agriculture also said those travelling from foot-and-mouth disease-affected regions should not enter a farm for 14 days after arriving in Ireland.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Editorial: TB stalemate

Editorial: TB stalemate

Managing this disease is costing farmers north and south endless millions, and is also causing significant stress and mental fatigue.

VIEWPOINTS 19 March 2025

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

Milk production is expected to fall in Germany, France and Netherlands this year as a consequence of bluetongue.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Disease risks to farm animals greater than at any stage in recent years

Disease risks to farm animals greater than at any stage in recent years

It is so important for us all to work together to reduce the risk of an incursion, writes Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon.

OPINION 19 March 2025

Global dairy shortage looming – Bord Bia seminar

Global dairy shortage looming – Bord Bia seminar

The Bord Bia dairy market seminar heard the best-case scenario is that European milk supply will grow by just 0.2% per year for the next five years, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week

Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week

The eight cases represent a total of 18 bluetongue-3 positive cattle tested due to pre-movement controls or birth defects.

NEWS 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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