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Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Ongoing surveillance by DAERA shows midge activity is fast-approaching the threshold which officially marks the end of inactive period.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

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Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat

Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat

CROPS 22 April 2026

Politicians can’t ignore £160m cost of TB

Politicians can’t ignore £160m cost of TB

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

NEWS 22 April 2026

Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat

Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat

Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat

CROPS 21 April 2026

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Winter barley pushing on for growth regulator and fungicides

Winter barley pushing on for growth regulator and fungicides

Winter barley crops are moving through the growth stages fast - some are early varieties and some were sown very early.

HUSBANDRY 31 March 2026

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Crop protection can sometimes be over-complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Walk crops regularly and keep an eye on issues.

CROP PROTECTION 31 March 2026

A history of sudden death

A history of sudden death

The Dealer didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when he read that several animals had died from various ailments and that said animals had a 'history of sudden death'.

DEALER 31 March 2026

Top 10 tips when rearing calves

Top 10 tips when rearing calves

This week, Cathal Gormley takes a look back on the series and summarises the most important points we brought to you.

CALVES 31 March 2026

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

TB reactor numbers could get higher before new TB measures begin to dent the disease.

NEWS 31 March 2026

Examine varieties closely for good management

Examine varieties closely for good management

Varieties play a crucial role in how we manage crops. Make sure that you examine varieties carefully and look out for the weak characteristics in particular.

CROP PROTECTION 31 March 2026

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Over 16,000 cattle and sheep tested for bluetongue

Data from the national veterinary prescription system shows that 1,157 cattle herds and 53 sheep flocks have had prescriptions issued for bluetongue vaccines.

NEWS 31 March 2026

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