Animal welfare

New penalty system for NI farms

The new standards are requirement of all farm schemes in Northern Ireland that are administered by DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

New penalty system for NI farms

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Agri jobs: going rate of €34,000 for three dairy farm assistant roles

Agri jobs: going rate of €34,000 for three dairy farm assistant roles

NEWS 29 November 2025

VistaMilk leads new research into greenhouse gas mitigation

VistaMilk leads new research into greenhouse gas mitigation

NEWS 25 November 2025

IFA to present dossier on Brazil investigation to Commission

IFA to present dossier on Brazil investigation to Commission

IFA to present dossier on Brazil investigation to Commission

NEWS 21 November 2025

Brazil bombshell: illegal antibiotic trade exposed

Brazil bombshell: illegal antibiotic trade exposed

Brazil bombshell: illegal antibiotic trade exposed

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

Editorial: Brazilian beef antibiotic scandal exposed

It’s ironic that over the next two weeks, Irish farmers will have to deal with further restrictions on the purchase of worm dosing products, while Brazil moves in the opposite direction.

VIEWPOINTS 24 September 2025

Jail for man who stabbed pigs at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Jail for man who stabbed pigs at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Darren Jackson (40) of Rivermeade, Co Dublin, admitted driving four pigs from a farm in Cavan to the site, but said that an accomplice used a scalpel to injure the animals. Declan Brennan reports.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Preparation is the key ahead of winter

Preparation is the key ahead of winter

With more extreme weather now seemingly being more commonplace, taking action beforehand is the name of the game.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 24 September 2025

Farmer Writes: understanding livestock through their eyes

Farmer Writes: understanding livestock through their eyes

This week, farmer James Strain discusses a recent workshop he attended featuring animal welfare expert Miriam Parker.

FARMER WRITES 24 September 2025

Up to 500 calves died on Roscommon farm since 2023 court hears

Up to 500 calves died on Roscommon farm since 2023 court hears

A dairy farmer has been ordered to surrender his passport by a judge in a case relating to animal welfare issues on a Roscommon farm.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Family farming at its best in Co Monaghan

Family farming at its best in Co Monaghan

The McElroy family from Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan are representing Lakeland Dairies.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 September 2025

New criteria for Bord Bia audits being piloted

New criteria for Bord Bia audits being piloted

Pilot audits are currently being carried out on beef, sheep and dairy farms to assess the proposed criteria.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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