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Minister Heydon reiterates full confidence in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

The Minister has not agreed with the IFA's renewed calls that the Bord Bia chair should resign.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Minister Heydon reiterates full confidence in Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

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UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

NEWS 11 September 2026

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

NEWS 10 September 2026

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

NEWS 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

Lighter weanlings sell to exceptional demand in Scarriff Mart

While weanling sales are in full swing across the country, Scarriff Mart hosted its show and sale on Saturday last, with some impressive averages paid for quality lots.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Paul Kennedy farms with his family in Stamullen, Co Meath. He is a member of the OBLIG EIP project and it was launched on his farm last week.

FEATURE 3 September 2026

Angus cow leads way at 47th Elphin Agricultural Show

Angus cow leads way at 47th Elphin Agricultural Show

Following in her mother's footsteps last year, Kerins Vickemi wins the overall champion of the show.

NEWS 3 September 2026

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

The animal showed no clinical symptoms and was not vaccinated. It is the first case of the disease in Ireland this year.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazil ban should boost demand and farm-gate prices for Irish beef

Brazilian beef has been banned from entering the EU from Thursday 3 September as it is not compliant with EU food-safety standards.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Minister Heydon said that the fact 60 suspensions were handed down to vets for failing to properly conduct TB tests should give farmers confidence that the system works.

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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