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US dairy cows to be tested for bird flu
James Hanly
In response to the outbreak, the USDA has announced that it will be increasing testing in meat processing plants, with a focus on culled dairy cattle.
26 August 2024 News
Growing concerns for bird flu in US dairy cows
In response to the outbreak, the USDA has announced that it will be increasing testing in meat processing plants with a focus on culled dairy cattle.
21 August 2024 News
Decision looms for Nephin’s first AD plant in Mayo
A decision is due shortly on Nephin Renewable Gas's first anaerobic digestion plant in Mayo, with plans to submit planning applications for up to five more plants by the end of the year.
Tesco moves all own-brand eggs to barn, free range and organic
Tesco Ireland had committed to making this move on its almost 240m own-brand eggs sold annually before the start of 2025.
20 August 2024 News
NIEA overestimated ammonia from poultry
The change in emissions may be due to improved bird genetics, which have led to faster growth rates, improved feed efficiency and, therefore, less nutrient losses.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Bantam hens, Victoria sponges and Broomstick Lace all on show
Adam Woods previews the often hidden poultry, cookery and crafts section of Tullamore Show
7 August 2024 Tullamore Show
NI pigs and poultry not caught in new EU law
Changes made to an EU industrial emissions directive do not apply to the farming sector in NI.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
There isn't 'a spare egg in the system' as Lidl moves to import German eggs
Nigel Sweetnam, chair of the IFA poultry committee, and Garret Bannon, poultry farmer, look at why there is an egg shortage in Ireland and what needs to be done to ensure a stable future.
31 July 2024 News
Lidl imports eggs due to shortage
Earlier this week the IFA hit out at Lidl for its decision to import German eggs.
24 July 2024 News
Lidl importing German eggs is deeply troubling – IFA
Lidl is the only major retailer in Ireland facing a critical shortage of eggs, as they refuse to pay a realistic price to obtain them, IFA poultry chair Nigel Sweetnam has said.
22 July 2024 News
IFJ Junior: Sheamie keeping it country
Six months on from his star appearance on The Late Late Toy Show, Sheamie Garrihy has been busy with his egg enterprise and jobs on the farm, writes Sarah McIntosh.
26 June 2024 News
No US farms opt for on-site milk testing for bird flu
Media in the US have reported that as of the beginning of this week, no farms had signed up to the measure.
19 June 2024 News