Barry Murphy

barrymurphy@farmersjournal.ie

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

Vaccination may not necessarily be required in the event of an incursion but this research confirms the Australian livestock industry is proactive, says Michael Crowley of MLA.

NEWS 6 August 2025

Australia develops foot-and-mouth vaccine

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Australian farmers battle drought and floods

Australian farmers battle drought and floods

FEATURE 31 May 2025

Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia

Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia

FEATURE 5 February 2025

Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns

Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns

Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns

FEATURE 8 January 2025

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

Australian sheep exports to Britain just ‘business as usual’

NEWS 23 December 2024

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Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer

Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer

Land availability and a lack of environmental regulation drew Monaghan man Brian Corr to Australia. Barry Murphy reports from Australia.

NEWS 27 October 2023

Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability

Grazing patterns of ancient Ireland can offer a ‘blueprint’ for sustainability

Cattle have been farmed in Ireland for thousands of years with their past management offering us a potential blueprint for sustainable farming today. Barry Murphy reports.

NEWS 27 October 2023

Vets discover surgery to fix stiff cattle legs

Vets discover surgery to fix stiff cattle legs

Farmers who end up with a bullock, cow or heifer with stiff back legs, or legs locked in muscular tremors, can now avail of a new surgery technique to fix the condition.

NEWS 27 October 2023

Gene-edited hens immune to bird flu – ICL research

Gene-edited hens immune to bird flu – ICL research

Hens with resistance to bird flu could soon be available for UK poultry growers following recent research.

POULTRY 27 October 2023

Lime payment deadline extended by a week

Lime payment deadline extended by a week

Farmers now have until November 7 to buy lime and claim payment under the National Liming Programme.

NEWS 27 October 2023

News podcast: GPS slurry clamp down and dairy’s economic value

News podcast: GPS slurry clamp down and dairy’s economic value

Listen in to this week’s news podcast for all the latest farming news. Hear about what you need to know in this week’s Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 27 October 2023

Weekend weather: unsettled with showery conditions

Weekend weather: unsettled with showery conditions

Met Éireann has said that this weekend will remain unsettled, with low pressure feeding in showery conditions or longer spells of rain.

NEWS 27 October 2023

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