Intervention

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

The Alliance MLA acknowledged that it will be after the next Assembly election, which is expected in May 2027, before legislation is passed at Stormont.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Next minister will pass new TB laws, says Muir

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Muir confirms plans for badger vaccination

Muir confirms plans for badger vaccination

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Spike in number of pneumonia cases in recent months

Spike in number of pneumonia cases in recent months

NEWS 3 December 2025

Muir hits back after UFU confidence vote

Muir hits back after UFU confidence vote

Muir hits back after UFU confidence vote

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 October 2025

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TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

TB wildlife intervention must occur, says Muir

Minister Muir was asked about his plans for TB in wildlife at Stormont on Tuesday

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

Bracken control moves beyond chemical spray

Bracken control moves beyond chemical spray

The Bracken Control Group applied annually to the Health and Safety Executive for Asulox to be available in the UK on an emergency licence.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

Research finds badger population explosion

Research finds badger population explosion

Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have been using thermal imaging technology to observe and count badgers across Northern Ireland at nighttime.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

UFU wants new TB plan before summer

UFU wants new TB plan before summer

UFU representatives have told MLAs that action is needed with wildlife intervention if more TB requirements are to be placed on farmers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

The Erth Panbuster: proven design gets modern tweak

The Erth Panbuster: proven design gets modern tweak

Peter Thomas Keaveney tries out a new four leg Erth Panbuster X, and speaks to a Kerry dairy farmer who has been using this method for alleviating soil compression for the past 20 years.

FARM MACHINERY 9 April 2025

Over 1,000 farmers yet to complete KT scheme criteria

Over 1,000 farmers yet to complete KT scheme criteria

These farmers' payments, which were due to issue last Monday, have been held up.

NEWS 9 April 2025

Muir’s TB group misses delivery plan deadline

Muir’s TB group misses delivery plan deadline

The TB partnership steering group was established in January 2025 with the remit of producing a report for Minister Muir’s consideration by the end of March.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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