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Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

The additive’s manufacturer claims that “feeding just a quarter of a teaspoon per head per day reduces methane emissions by an average of 30% for dairy cattle".

NEWS 18 February 2026

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

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Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

NEWS 17 February 2026

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

NEWS 17 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

PODCAST 13 February 2026

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

NEWS 12 February 2026

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Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

Potential redundancies at ABP Waterford as cattle supplies fall

The abattoir is not affected and the facility in Waterford will continue to receive cattle.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

Dawn Farm Foods was listed as QA on Bord Bia website when it was not QA

There have been more twists in the Larry Murrin saga: a Bord Bia website listed Dawn Farm Foods as QA when it wasn't while Murrin called for farmers to put on the green jersey.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Calf prices have got off to a stronger than usual start as mart managers report extra farmer activity at ring sides across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

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

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

End-of-year throughput figures published by the Department of Agriculture show marts performed positively despite fewer calf births and a reduction in cattle numbers.

NEWS 11 February 2026

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

Some 3,500 reactors out of a total of just under 40,000 identified last year were valued above the Department's compensation ceilings.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Deadline to amend SCEP number

Deadline to amend SCEP number

The reference number is a vital component of the scheme, as farmers must calve at least 50% of their reference number annually.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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