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<p>The AHI and the AHWNI want to increase awareness of the highly contagious viral disease as it weakens animals’ immune systems, causing reproductive losses and long-term herd health problems that can quickly spread. File photo</p>

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Animal health organisations launch cross-border BVD awareness campaign

BVD is of particularly high prevalence in counties Monaghan, Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh, according to the AHI and the AHWNI who have recently launched a cross-border campaign

<p>Derogation farmers will need to increase their slurry and soil water storage by 2028 under the new derogation extension. </p>

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What does the latest Nitrates Action Programme mean for farmers?

<p>EU environment commissioner Jessika Roswall and agriculture minister Martin Heydon meeting earlier this year.</p>

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Agriculture minister says it's his 'ambition' to secure future derogation deals for Ireland

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Ireland's derogation extension provokes mixed reactions

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Key updates for ACRES participants revealed

Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award

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Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award

Brian Reidy

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Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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Nitrates derogation extension for Ireland still far from a 'done deal'

A reduction in chemical nitrogen is one of the EU's conditions for proposed extension of Ireland's derogation

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Cork native appointed to the Dairygold board of directors

Cork native appointed to the Dairygold board of directors

Dónal O’Donovan, from Dunmanway, will fill the mid-Cork vacancy on the board

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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Bluetongue: 44 further suspected cases in Co Down

A further 44 cattle are suspected to have Bluetongue, the preliminary results of testing carried out by DAERA on a Co Down herd have revealed.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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Bluetongue latest: 20 large herds to be tested for disease

The North's Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is to begin work testing 20 large herds within the 20km Bluetongue temporary control zone to determine the level of the disease within the region.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Ireland continues talks to oppose Mercosur

Ireland continues talks to oppose Mercosur

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and agriculture minister Martin Heydon stressed talks were still ongoing with EU member states on the looming Mercosur deal

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Farmers fear being labelled as frauds if they make a mistake, says ICMSA

Farmers fear being labelled as frauds if they make a mistake, says ICMSA

ICMSA president Denis Drennan spoke directly to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and agriculture minister Martin Heydon, voicing the current concerns of the organisation's members

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

The factors crucial for sustaining milk production in late lactation

The factors crucial for sustaining milk production in late lactation

As cows progress into late lactation and weather conditions begin to change, it is crucial to prioritise maintaining sufficient dry matter intake, achieving milk quality standards, and meeting body condition score targets, writes Feidhlim Roche, Alltech InTouch feeding specialist for Southeast Ireland

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Milk prices expected to improve in first half of 2026

Milk prices expected to improve in first half of 2026

Farmers asked the panel at the ICMSA's AGM how the Irish family farm model is expected to survive until the market recovers

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Paula Hynes: The North's bluetongue scare has given us a dose of the Winter Fair blues

Paula Hynes: The North's bluetongue scare has given us a dose of the Winter Fair blues

Unfortunately, the bah-humbug of Christmas show spirit has come in the form of two suspected cases of Bluetongue in Northern Ireland, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Detail of cow muzzle.

ieExplains: What is bluetongue and should farmers be worried?

Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats deer, llamas and alpacas.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

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Bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland

Results from DAERA's active surveillance for Bluetongue have indicated the presence of the disease in two cows.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Micheál Martin: ‘Distance to go yet’ as EU signals support for derogation extension

Micheál Martin: ‘Distance to go yet’ as EU signals support for derogation extension

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed news that the European Commission will recommend Ireland’s nitrates derogation be extended, but warned there is still work to be done.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

Progress has been made to secure a nitrates derogation extension for Ireland. Pending approval from member states, an extension of three years has been proposed

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

The ICSA have warned that farmers are already seeing antiparasitics increase in prices with the looming rule change in December

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

The Greenland Ice Sheet, Facing Global Warming, Is Melting

John Gibbons: A big freeze could turn the Irish into climate refugees

We should reflect on 'get-tough' proposals on immigration: If the Amoc currents that moderate Ireland’s climate fail, temperatures will plunge, making grass-based agriculture impossible

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Animal Health Ireland announce details of next series of CalfCare Roadshow

Animal Health Ireland announce details of next series of CalfCare Roadshow

The roadshows will run from December 8, 2025, to January 22, 2026

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with increasing values, economic recovery and business improving after crisis and other catast

Irish agri-food exports increase in value by 65% in a decade

Irish agri-food exports reach over 190 markets worldwide and account for 8.6% of Irish goods exported

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Milk in the Making

Norwegian co-op pauses use of Bovaer with suppliers

It follows claims from Danish farmers that using the methane-reducing supplement has caused adverse side-effects on their herds

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Dairygold appoints Kilkenny native to its board

Dairygold appoints Kilkenny native to its board

Karen Sugrue Hennessy has been appointed as an independent non-executive director for Dairygold's 12-person board and will step into the roll in January

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

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Factories' ‘scaremongering’ tactics deserves ‘all guns blazing’ rebuff by farmers, says ICMSA

The ICMSA have called on farmers to 'call their bluff' when it comes to factories utilising 'scaremonger' tactics in an effort to control the live and slaughter trade

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

The Buttimer family farm, which supplies Lisavaird Co-op, was named the overall winner of the 2025 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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Organic farming scheme now open for applications

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said funding of €58.6m was allocated in the budget to support organic farmers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Mr Grealish travelled to Mexico this week in light of the pending free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, and to promote Irish agri-food

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Co-ops slash October milk prices citing oversupply in global market

Co-ops have decided to further reduce their milk prices for October, with some milk suppliers experiencing a reduction of up to 4cpl

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Following reports of concern regarding cattle health an investigation is currently ongoing In Denmark into the feed supplement proven to reduce methane, Bovaer.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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