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Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

Conor Quinlan, Yara UK & Ireland, outlines the best tips to ensure the safe handling of fertiliser in 2026.

FERTILIZERS 14 February 2026

Safe handling of fertiliser: best practices for farmers

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Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

NEWS 11 February 2026

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

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How to spot early onset Parkinson’s – and live well

How to spot early onset Parkinson’s – and live well

Fear and uncertainty led Catriona Kinnevey to ignore early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Now she shares her experience to help others.

HEALTH 21 January 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 21 January 2026

Healthy heart habits for all ages: life after a cardiac event

Healthy heart habits for all ages: life after a cardiac event

Croí’s new community-led programme bridges the gap after cardiac rehabilitation, empowering people to build lasting heart-healthy habits.

HEALTH 21 January 2026

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

The cow was investigated after avian influenza had previously been confirmed on the dairy farm in one of the cats.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Adam Woods has the latest on an emergency stakeholder meeting, which took place on Monday morning online.

NEWS 21 January 2026

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

'Now we are dependent on the computer and what happens in Europe.' - Martin E Dunne, High Meadow, Clonard, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

Health forum: TB in humans on the rise in NI

The annual winter event organised by the agri-rural health forum was entitled 'don't hold your breath'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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