Animal Welfare
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
'Australia will always promote free trade'
Australia’s free trade agreement with the UK is a great achievement for the two trading nations, but one that also benefits Ireland, writes the Hon Gary Gray, Australian Ambassador to Ireland,
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Jul 2021
Welfare scheme for dairy and beef farmers in next CAP
Dairy and beef farmers will have to sign up to an animal welfare scheme in order to get their full Pillar I payment in the next CAP.
John Sleigh on 14 Jul 2021
Farming news in-brief from Scotland
UK has ambitious plans to eradicate both sheep scab and BVD, and survey shows most dairy farmers think cows should graze.
Niall Hurson on 12 Jul 2021
German report calls for phasing out of direct payments
Calls have been made for a restructuring of the agricultural and food sectors to improve animal welfare, protect the environment and tackle climate change.
Amy Forde on 09 Jul 2021
Commissioner keen for animal welfare eco scheme measures in Ireland
“My personal intention is to increase the expenditure for animal welfare," the Commissioner has said.
Peter McCann on 07 Jul 2021
New results-based schemes trialled in England
Vicky Robinson from Natural England spoke at a Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science event.
Amy Forde on 07 Jul 2021
No justification for difference in CAP payments to farmers – Commissioner
The European Commissioner for Agriculture said there are 'big differences' in farmer payments in the EU.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jul 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
News in brief from Australia, Germany, USA and New Zealand.
Contributor on 29 Jun 2021
Department official convicted on animal neglect and welfare charges
Of the 61 animals the Department official had previously on his land, 41 had no tags and a number of animals had to be put down. Ciara Galvin reports.
Amy Forde on 28 Jun 2021
Vet bill will only allow vets to own practices - Cahill
The bill would ensure that veterinary practices can only be owned by licenced vets, preventing private corporate entities from buying up the sector.
The Dealer on 23 Jun 2021
McAuliffe stays cool under pressure
Kerry pig farmer Shane McAuliffe was cool and calm in the face of a Liveline onslaught.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jun 2021
Fur farming prohibition bill drafted
Minister McConalogue has announced his Department’s intention to follow through on commitments given in the 2020 programme for government.
Barry Cassidy on 14 Jun 2021
Irish MEPs back gradual end to caged farming
The 'End the Cage Age' European Citizens’ Initiative gathered support from almost 1.4 million signatories across the EU prior to Thursday's vote by MEPs.
Adam Woods on 09 Jun 2021
BovINE – Identifying challenges and looking for answers
This week Adam Woods sits down with Teagasc Grange beef researcher Richard Lynch to talk about “BovINE” a new European beef project aiming to improve profitability and sustainability of beef farms.
Lorcan Allen on 29 May 2021
Solving the ammonia conundrum on farms
Irish agribusiness Easyfix built its success on best-in-class animal welfare solutions. Now, it is turning its attention to the sustainability agenda, writes Lorcan Allen.
Kieran Mailey on 11 May 2021
Beef Management: is dehorning up to date for spring calves?
Suckler farmers should make an effort to get on top of dehorning in spring-calving herds.
Niall Hurson on 05 May 2021
Westmeath farmer scoops top prize at Aurivo milk quality awards
The Westmeath man will now represent Aurivo in at the NDC and Kerrygold quality milk awards.
Barry Cassidy on 04 May 2021
Eco-schemes: storm brewing over absence of payment for public goods
The Commission believes that World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules make it impossible to pay farmers for public goods using eco-schemes.
The Dealer on 28 Apr 2021
Live shipping on a tightrope
Irish live exports are on a yellow card as the activists, and the Dutch government, keep a close eye on shipped cattle and calves.
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Raising of pigs with intact tails TAMS requirement ‘is incompatible’
The IFA has said that the science around the benefits of raising pigs with intact tails is far from complete.