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ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

Turnaround time from birth to passport being issued was 13.1 days last week, according to the ICBF.

NEWS 14 February 2026

ICBF urging regular posting of samples to avoid delays

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Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

NEWS 14 February 2026

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

NEWS 13 February 2026

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

NEWS 13 February 2026

ICMSA calls on Department to issue more bluetongue advice

ICMSA calls on Department to issue more bluetongue advice

ICMSA calls on Department to issue more bluetongue advice

NEWS 13 February 2026

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Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

The new centre will bear the name of the late Padraig Walshe from Durrow, Co Laois.

NEWS 11 February 2026

BISS 2026 opens for applications

BISS 2026 opens for applications

Farmers will receive their maps and land details for 2026 in the post over the coming weeks.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Rainfall warning for two counties on Saturday

Rainfall warning for two counties on Saturday

There are 10 counties included in Met Éireann's latest weather warning.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Weekend weather: cold and mainly dry, with frost to begin

Weekend weather: cold and mainly dry, with frost to begin

Friday night will be mainly dry, very cold and frosty with some icy patches, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 11 February 2026

€20/t hike in fertiliser prices

€20/t hike in fertiliser prices

Supplies of urea are 'under pressure', according to industry sources.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Exporters are outbid for calves

Exporters are outbid for calves

While early calf sales are always good, the outlook for the 2026 trade is positive.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Five remain inside Bord Bia lobby

Five remain inside Bord Bia lobby

IFA members from branches across the country continue to occupy the area outside the building, with Wednesday marking day 17 of the IFA’s protest.

NEWS 11 February 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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