Animal welfare

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

There’s no time like the present to invest a bit of money into the future herd, writes Karen McCabe.

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

BLANK 27 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

NEWS 18 June 2026

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Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

A new action plan published last week sets a target timeline of 2028 to phase out live imports of calves from Ireland.

NEWS 7 May 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

Renowned for its pork and dairy production, Denmark has become the only country in the EU not to have a minister for agriculture.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

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 7 May 2026

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Other alleged breaches of the law related to the manner in which yearlings, equines and bovines were kept in a shed and the disposal of carcasses. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 7 May 2026

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

New vet contract for Teagasc farms

Teagasc is seeking a new panel of vets for its nine farms across the country.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Shauna Jager studied food and agribusiness management in UCD, graduating in 2022, and worked in New Zealand for a year before joining Bord Bia’s graduate programme.

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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