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Land price hits record high in Northern Ireland
Peter McCann
The average price paid for farmland in Northern Ireland rose by 6.8% last year. Peter McCann reports
Young Stock Podcast: students won five Angus calves to rear
10 February 2025 News
Young Stock Podcast: students won five Angus calves to rear
We spoke to the four students of St Brendan’s Community School who won a calf to rear as part of the Certified Irish Angus beef schools’ competition and will be travelling to Brussels next month.
New bird flu strain in US dairy cattle
10 February 2025 News
New bird flu strain in US dairy cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service identified the new strain in dairy cows in Nevada as part of its national milk testing strategy.
ICBF star ratings are 'undermining suckler farmers' - ICSA
Association suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave said the ICBF’s refusal to accept weights submitted by farmers is a major issue.
10 February 2025 News
IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks
IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.
10 February 2025 News
Gardaí issue warning to walkers after dogs worry in-lamb ewes in Louth
Gardaí said that Cooley farmers experienced “intense frustration” at walkers leaving gates open and not putting dogs on a leash across last weekend.
10 February 2025 News
Agri-food suppliers sought for trading experience survey
The Agri-Food Regulator wants to hear from agri-food suppliers about their trading experiences with retail and wholesale buyers of their products.
10 February 2025 News
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
10 February 2025 News
Leydon appointed ifac’s head of growth and agri-food consulting
Leydon joined ifac in 2018 as the firm’s head of food and agribusiness to develop the group’s agri-food consultancy offerings.
10 February 2025 News
Issues with dispensing vet medicine a focus of new merchants' alliance
Merchants Alliance Ireland is being formed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, Irish Licensed Merchants Association and Acorn Independent Merchants.
10 February 2025 News
ACRES research into impacts of fire on commonage in Mayo
The impact of fire on an ACRES commonage is being researched by the project team.
10 February 2025 Climate and environment
Watch: this week in photos as farmers attend walks, roadshows and talks
Our top farming photos from the past week include the Future Farm Grass Walk, the Irish Farmers Journal suckler roadshow, key talks with a Minister of State and more farming events.
9 February 2025 News