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‘No Brazilian beef for two years’: Commission commits to lengthy ban

The European Commission turns the screw on imports, saying that there will be no Brazilian beef on EU supermarket shelves for at least two years.

NEWS 28 September 2026

‘No Brazilian beef for two years’: Commission commits to lengthy ban

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Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

NEWS 28 September 2026

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

NEWS 26 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

NEWS 25 September 2026

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg met keen demand at the mart’s show and sale, with farmers and live exporters competing.

NEWS 16 September 2026

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

Senator Paul Daly said he is convinced that the TB testing strategy will not solve the TB crisis in Ireland.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

The wet, warm weather has resulted in a spike in lungworm, a Mayo vet has warned.

NEWS 16 September 2026

'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

'Do the maths' before buying cattle this winter

Teagasc cattle specialist David Argue has advised farmers to know the costs of their system before buying cattle this winter.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

Following a near 300,000 head collapse in numbers over the last decade, there has been some well-needed positivity in 2026, with suckler cow numbers increasing by 2.7%.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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