Animal welfare

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

The farmer was released from custody after he took High Court action relating to the charges against him brought by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

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Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

NEWS 3 June 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

NEWS 3 June 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

NEWS 17 May 2026

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

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Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer pleaded guilty to 173 out of 318 charges of animal neglect, on a full facts basis, in respect of hundreds of calves, at his farm, between March and September 2022. David Raleigh reports.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Statement comes on the back of Dutch investigation which claimed that bull calves being exported to the Netherlands were deprived of water for 24 hours.

NEWS 8 April 2026

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

TAMS ranking and selection to be kept under review

Over 63,000 applications have been received since the TAMS 3 scheme began.

SCHEMES 8 April 2026

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

The Department of Agriculture has also been informed that restricted diesel supply could begin to affect milk collection from farmers soon.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Measure introduced to prioritise animal welfare across Lisavaird supplier base to ensure continuity of essential services, including milk collection and animal feed deliveries.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Port blockades threaten feed supplies

Feed mills have warned of the potential for a serious animal welfare crisis due to the fuel protests at ports.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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