Attacks
Rachel Donovan on 25 Jan 2022
Public access a 'major concern' for hill farmers
Dog attacks on sheep, the blocking of gateways through illegal parking and wild camping are among some of the issues facing hill farmers.
Barry Murphy on 15 Jan 2022
Wolf attacks on livestock on rise in Europe
MEPs from across Europe have called for a change in the approach which has seen wolf populations increase to a point where they are now affecting livestock farming.
Rachel Donovan on 06 Jan 2022
'Lack of action' from authorities means sheep attacks go largely unreported
Almost 600,000 dogs are without identification, or association to a responsible keeper, IFA sheep has said.
Rachel Donovan on 22 Dec 2021
30 sheep killed in dog attack
A stray dog has caused devastation for sheep owners in Tipperary last week.
Noel Bardon on 31 Aug 2021
Government inaction on dog attacks ‘unacceptable’ – IFA
The IFA has called for a tightening of dog ownership regulations as farmers’ concerns surrounding dog attacks have increased.
Niall Hurson on 21 Jul 2021
Two cattle drown in bog hole following dog attack
The ICSA has called for tougher livestock protection legislation to be introduced to combat the “ongoing scourge” of dog attacks.
on 14 Jul 2021
Improvement in farm accident statistics in 2020
Manus Connolly takes a look at the most recent HSA statistics on farms.
on 30 Jun 2021
IFA president attends farm protest in Brussels
IFA president Tim Cullinan attended a farm protest in Brussels last week to highlight the dangers for farming in EU proposals.
Barry Cassidy on 18 Jun 2021
Fresh calls for sanctions on dog owners after Tipperary sheep kill
The IFA has called on the Minister for Agriculture to advance controls and enforcements for negligent dog owners.
Peter McCann on 16 Jun 2021
Huge range in sheep worrying fines across the UK
A livestock protection law was recently passed in Scotland which sets a maximum fine of £40,000 for dog attack offences.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jun 2021
At least 22 sheep killed in Tipperary dog attacks
Five farmers with sheep on the commonage are waiting with their flocks in the hope of catching the dogs responsible for the attacks.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Jun 2021
Cyber security an issue for everyone
The recent cyber attack on the HSE and JBS experienced this week shows that cyber attacks can impact on everyone.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 01 Jun 2021
Tractor PTO and animal attacks top helicopter call-out list
Macra na Feirme and the Irish Air Ambulance have teamed up to urge farmers to make farm safety a priority this summer.
John Sleigh on 31 Mar 2021
Prison sentences proposed for dog attacks in Scotland
Increased jail time and higher fines are on the cards for those convicted of livestock worrying
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Mar 2021
IFA calls for ‘get tough’ Scottish model on dog attacks
The IFA says that current measures to control dogs in Ireland aren’t being carried out.
The Dealer on 17 Mar 2021
Bonzo the dog brought back
The TV ad from the 1980s 'Bonzo wants to go out' has been resurrected to remind dog owners about the dangers of their dogs when it comes to sheep.
Barry Cassidy on 01 Mar 2021
Dog walkers reminded of IFA ban on using farmland
Farmers have fixed “No Dogs Allowed” posters to farm gates as part of an IFA campaign to ban dog walkers from farmland and prevent attacks on sheep.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Dog walking ban a sign of farmers losing patience
The ban farmers have introduced on dogs and their owners entering farmland is just one example of the pressure points that exist.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Wicklow farmers warn of ‘total lack of regard for livestock’
The IFA has called for increased investment in dog control units in response to recent attacks.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Calls for ministerial action on sheep worrying
Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association blames continued attacks on inaction of the Government to address the issue.