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Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which "had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period", Minister confirms.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

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Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

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PEDIGREE 2 February 2026

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WORLD 21 January 2026

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

NEWS 20 January 2026

Busy 2025 sees Buitelaar Group grow UK footprint

Busy 2025 sees Buitelaar Group grow UK footprint

Busy 2025 sees Buitelaar Group grow UK footprint

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Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

English dairy farmer Joe Collingborn reflects on a tough year for dairy farming.

NEWS 24 November 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

Despite UK shoppers increasing their spend, the rising retail price of beef means that they are getting less product.

NEWS 24 November 2025

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

More than 5,500 samples from livestock have been tested in over 50 farms within the temporary control zone to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 November 2025

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

A Northern Ireland wide ban on livestock exports to Britain was introduced following the bluetongue virus being identified in cattle in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 November 2025

Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Beef Trends: farmer resistance to factory price cuts

Factories look to sharply reduce prices, but are meeting strong farmer resistance.

MARKETS 24 November 2025

Bluetongue cases continue to climb in Britain

Bluetongue cases continue to climb in Britain

England has been hardest hit by bluetongue virus, with Wales also affected.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 November 2025

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

While October was the third-best month on record for wind, providing 36% of the country’s electricity, gas still dominated at 39%.

RENEWABLES 24 November 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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