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McConalogue open to exploring research on TB vaccine

IFA president Francie Gorman stressed how TB is "breaking" farmers across the country and argued that discussions around a vaccine need to happen.

31 October 2024 NEWS
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Fieldwork stops as early crops emerge

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Down and Kilkenny as some winter cereals begin to emerge and the rain returns.

23 October 2024
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RHI tariff rise voted down by MLAs

Economy Minister Conor Murphy said a “substantial uplift” to RHI payments from 1 November 2024 would be an interim step before scheme closure.

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Grain Trends: more natives prices announced

Centenary Thurles Co-operative has become the latest merchant to announce its 2024 grain prices.

23 October 2024
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Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

Farmers said that having LESS equipment on the back of slurry tanks significantly reduces grip and traction when being used in hilly areas.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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Spring beans harvest finally arrives

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.

2 October 2024
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Stronger laws needed to curb attacks on sheep - IFA

Dog owners should be aware that they are liable for the damage and losses caused by their dogs when cattle and sheep are worried or killed, the IFA has said.

23 September 2024 NEWS

Great expectations at 19th century Down castle

Elmfield Estate is on the market for £3.35m (€3.96m), writes Peter McCann.

18 September 2024
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Mastitis costs farms over €100m per year – Shalloo

Forty per cent of the costs associated with mastitis are due to reduced milk yield, Laurence Shalloo told an Animal Health Ireland conference in Kilkenny on Wednesday.

11 September 2024 NEWS