Animal welfare

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 9 June 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

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Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

NEWS 5 June 2026

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

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

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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.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 9 April 2026

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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 April 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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