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Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister Heydon has said that the meeting will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue between stakeholders.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

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Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

LAMBING 8 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA has launched a tender for 400 badger capture cages for use in a new project.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 January 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 27 January 2026

Bluetongue: dormant midges are 'real concern' - Minister

Bluetongue: dormant midges are 'real concern' - Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has expressed concern around dormant midges infected with bluetongue.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline some of the causes, risks, treatments and preventions associated with twin lamb disease, one of the major causes of fatalities in ewes.

MANAGEMENT 27 January 2026

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Mairead O'Grady was among the keynote speakers at an AgriSearch beef conference held in Portadown

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 January 2026

Preventing common calf health problems

Preventing common calf health problems

Getting calves off to the right start matters. Colostrum quality, calving hygiene and early disease prevention play a major role in reducing calf mortality.

ANIMAL HEALTH 27 January 2026

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

The cows which have tested positive were bred on the farm and were not imported.

NEWS 27 January 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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