Birds
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Jul 2021
New bird flu vaccine puts the chicken before the egg
The vaccine has been developed to be created using cells rather than the traditional flu vaccines made in chicken eggs.
Niall Hurson on 02 Jul 2021
Activists invade poultry farm in Down
A total of 15 activists were involved in the demonstration, requesting to take a number of sick birds from the premises for veterinary treatment.
Contributor on 21 Jun 2021
Where would we be without trees?
Take a big breath of air. Where did the oxygen come from? Trees, of course. Ray Ó Foghlú tells us all about Irish trees and their importance to our world.
David Wright on 16 Jun 2021
Poultry industry getting on top of ILT
The outbreak of the disease has mainly centred around the Dungannon area.
Peter McCann on 09 Jun 2021
No poultry culling required following virus outbreak
Poultry units in Northern Ireland that have been infected with the respiratory disease ILT are not required to cull birds.
Peter McCann on 08 Jun 2021
Respiratory disease outbreak in NI poultry flocks
A respiratory disease known as Infectious Laryngotracheitis, or ILT, has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Northern Ireland.
Amy Forde on 05 Jun 2021
Over 30 farmers to take part in pilot corncrake scheme
The project will take place across eight corncrake catchments, which cover nine of the corncrake special protection areas and adjacent supporting farmland.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Jun 2021
Cyberattack on JBS in Australia and US
The world's largest meat processor was subject to a cybersecurity attack that will disrupt its business.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Jun 2021
China family policy will boost dairy demand
China’s controversial family policy is being revised again to allow families to have up to three children.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 22 May 2021
Five birds to look out for on your farm
Check if your farm is already host to some rare or important bird species.
Amy Forde on 19 May 2021
Over 120 farmers on designated land accepted into Farm Plan Scheme
A total of 170 valid farm plan applications were made and of this number 119 applications will go onto the next stage and have schemes designed.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 08 May 2021
In pictures: slowly rebuilding Killarney National Park
The devastating wildfire destroyed over 2,000ha but park officers are determined to support the remaining wildlife.
Amy Forde on 07 May 2021
Four corncrakes recorded on Rathlin Island for the first time in decades
It is the first time since the late 1970s/early 1980s that four calling male corncrakes have been recorded on Rathlin Island.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Take part in the Festival of Farmland Biodiversity
The festival takes place for the month of May and is an initiative of the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Less farm output under NI climate bill
The bill was tabled by Green Party MLA Clare Bailey and is supported by Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Apr 2021
Pigeon shooting derogation approved
There was concern that the derogation would not be approved.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Apr 2021
Farmers need to be funded to keep gorse – BirdWatch Ireland
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to supporting birds on farms does not work, the charity supporting birds has said.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Apr 2021
Moy Park ramps up broiler production
Poultry giant Moy Park is looking to increase broiler production in NI
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Apr 2021
Farmers called on to reverse shrinking curlew population
The curlew has seen a 96% decline in its population across Ireland over the last 30 years.
Pat O'Toole on 18 Apr 2021
No bait crops being grown for pigeons, say shooters
The Irish Country Sports Association has refuted suggestions that crops are grown as bait to lure birds.