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Badgerface lambs dominate Carlisle May Fair sale

Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the annual May Fair sale of pedigree sheep.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 May 2025

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New job for IFA's Hanrahan

New job for IFA's Hanrahan

DEALER 28 May 2025

Department TB proposals ‘cannot just be about farmers’ – ICMSA

Department TB proposals ‘cannot just be about farmers’ – ICMSA

NEWS 28 May 2025

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

PIGS 28 May 2025

Tullamore Show schedule launched by Minister

Tullamore Show schedule launched by Minister

Tullamore Show schedule launched by Minister

NEWS 28 May 2025

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Risk from exotic animal diseases higher than ever – Heydon

Risk from exotic animal diseases higher than ever – Heydon

Minister Martin Heydon was briefing the Cabinet on Tuesday about actions his Department is taking to protect Irish livestock from the threat of a disease outbreak.

NEWS 16 May 2025

EU aid for German farmers affected by foot-and-mouth restrictions

EU aid for German farmers affected by foot-and-mouth restrictions

Farmers in Germany experienced income losses due to undelivered milk and reduced commercial value of pigs due to foot-and-mouth disease movement bans.

NEWS 16 May 2025

No scope to raise P balance limit, says DAERA

No scope to raise P balance limit, says DAERA

The first Nutrient Action Programme event was held at Loughry Campus on Tuesday. Peter McCann reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 May 2025

Over 40,000 patrons expected at Cork Summer Show

Over 40,000 patrons expected at Cork Summer Show

Competition entries are now open online, and early entry is advised for livestock, equestrian and horticulture categories.

NEWS 16 May 2025

Standout weanling trade at Pomeroy

Standout weanling trade at Pomeroy

David Clarke reports from the sale of cattle at Pomeroy Mart on Thursday 15 May.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 May 2025

Cattle and sheep numbers fall, CSO data shows

Cattle and sheep numbers fall, CSO data shows

The latest Crops and Livestock Survey found that the total population of cattle that month 7,183,100.

NEWS 16 May 2025

Farmers on group water schemes urged to conserve during dry spell

Farmers on group water schemes urged to conserve during dry spell

The continued lack of rainfall is placing added pressure on drinking water sources and the NFGWS has warned that high water demand can strain both water availability and treatment systems.

NEWS 16 May 2025

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