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Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Government plans to modify and introduce policies aimed at encouraging biomass and biogas have been dogged by unforeseen delays, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 30 April 2025

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Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

POULTRY 29 April 2025

Feed deliveries to NI farms down 93,000t

Feed deliveries to NI farms down 93,000t

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2025

Moy Park subsumed into Pilgrim’s Europe

Moy Park subsumed into Pilgrim’s Europe

Moy Park subsumed into Pilgrim’s Europe

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 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

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

OPINION 2 April 2025

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What a cracking performance

What a cracking performance

The 96 eggs are actually in recognition of the club’s connection to local agriculture.

DEALER 1 March 2025

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

Greengate Biogas has announced plans to build Ireland's biggest AD plant in Powerstown, Carlow, processing 700,000t of cattle and pig slurry, farmyard straw manure and poultry manure annually.

NEWS 1 March 2025

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Figures obtained by the Irish Farmers Journal from the Department of Agriculture showed that a number farmers have been barred from owning cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses since 2021.

NEWS 1 March 2025

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

Biosecurity needs to be part of everyday life on poultry farms – vet

From the farm gate to inside the house, poultry vet Aonghus Lane outlined a number of areas where farmers can ensure their biosecurity is at the highest level.

POULTRY 1 March 2025

Flu vaccine for Manx poultry farmers

Flu vaccine for Manx poultry farmers

The island’s public health body, Manx Care, said the regular flu vaccine is being offered to poultry farmers to avoid them having human flu and bird flu concurrently.

DEALER 1 March 2025

Food expert tells NI to keep going for growth

Food expert tells NI to keep going for growth

David Wright reports from the NIFDA conference held in Belfast on Tuesday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 March 2025

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

US egg prices reach record high as bird flu hits production

The cost of a dozen eggs has surged in the US, as bird flu outbreaks stall production.

POULTRY 1 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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