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Niall Hurson on 05 Aug 2021
Thunderstorm warning for entire country
Thunderstorm activity with the risk of hail, coupled with longer spells of rain, is on the way.
Niall Hurson on 08 Sep 2021
Farm accident survivor who lost leg vows to cycle 300km and climb Croagh Patrick
Prior to his accident in 2004, the farmer spent six months in Australia working on arable farms during the harvest season.
Niall Hurson on 04 Aug 2021
English farmers receive €20m extra to tackle water pollution
The additional funding will cover 100% of England’s farmland, up from 40% of its current coverage.
Niall Hurson on 01 Aug 2021
Weekly weather: changeable and unsettled week ahead with showers
Met Éireann has forecast a changeable and unsettled week ahead, with showers or longer spells of rain. Temperatures are expected to be around average for the time of year.
Niall Hurson on 01 Aug 2021
Blight warning issued for southern counties
Conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will occur early this week.
Niall Hurson on 01 Aug 2021
3D printed meat to launch in the UK later this year
The startup offers ‘vegan meat alternatives’ which are 3D printed to mimic the texture of animal produce.
Niall Hurson on 04 Aug 2021
UK warned of 20% drop in turkey numbers for Christmas
Concerns are growing that processing could be hit by ongoing issues in staff shortages in Irish meat factories.
Niall Hurson on 30 Jul 2021
Warning issued to farmers following spate of hayshed fires
Farmers are warned that hay can spontaneously combust if the temperature within the stack rises above 55°C.
Niall Hurson on 29 Jul 2021
£1.2m support scheme launched for NI sheep farmers
Sheep farmers can complete the application form available on DAERA online services.
Niall Hurson on 29 Jul 2021
Rainfall warning for southeast coastal counties
Heavy or thundery showery rain is expected, with the risk of spot flooding for southeast coastal counties.
Niall Hurson on 29 Jul 2021
Animal welfare tops agenda at pig roundtable
Members of the roundtable discussed various aspects of pig welfare, with the Minister stressing the need for all parties to continue to work together.
Niall Hurson on 04 Aug 2021
Teagasc predicts ‘record’ income boost for farmers despite input price rise
The effect of higher input prices have been more than offset by improvements in Irish milk, cattle and lamb prices in 2021.