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Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

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Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

L2 7 February 2026

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

Regenerative agriculture project receives €1.45m in funding

NEWS 6 February 2026

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

NEWS 6 February 2026

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

NEWS 6 February 2026

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Weekend weather: more flooding on the cards

Weekend weather: more flooding on the cards

Met Éireann has said that flooding is likely as rain continues into the weekend.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ornua PPI falls for January milk

Ornua PPI falls for January milk

The results reflect weak market returns for the month of January, according to Ornua.

LETTERS 4 February 2026

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

Inconclusive animal 12 times more likely to fail future test

The number of reactors is down 10% and herd incidence has decreased from 5.99% to 5.68%. However, the number of slaughterhouse cases are continuing to rise.

NEWS 4 February 2026

'It crucified us' - farmer describes heartbreak of losing half her herd to TB

'It crucified us' - farmer describes heartbreak of losing half her herd to TB

Young farmer describes TB outbreak which wiped out more than half her herd as a crucifiction.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Number of BVD positive herds up 6% in 2025

Despite an increase in 2025, Ireland is still very close to BVD eradication.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Southeast braces for more rain

Southeast braces for more rain

One dairy farmer in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow said that 400mm of rain fell in January.

NEWS 4 February 2026

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

Having just recently been diagnosed with type one diabetes, 23-year-old Gillian Earle is not letting it get in the way of running her sheep flock at home in Wexford.

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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