Livestock

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

Irish people know of the difficulties the people of south Lebanon experience due to the Irish Army's longstanding peacekeeping role in the region. But what is it like to be a farmer there?

NEWS 10 June 2026

Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

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Co Down teen develops FarmFlow app

Co Down teen develops FarmFlow app

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Increased retail sales must lift beef prices - IFA

Increased retail sales must lift beef prices - IFA

NEWS 10 June 2026

Ireland can meet protein requirements of 20m people – Teagasc study

Ireland can meet protein requirements of 20m people – Teagasc study

Ireland can meet protein requirements of 20m people – Teagasc study

NEWS 9 June 2026

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

PEDIGREE 9 June 2026

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Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

The USDA has found a second case of the new world screwworm in a calf in Texas following testing of a number of suspect cases.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

The Commission is giving away little detail on a new strategy, that it said will cover livestock policies, ranging from food import standards to extensification on climate grounds.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Carrick showgrounds seeks views on upgrade of facilities

Carrick showgrounds seeks views on upgrade of facilities

The survey aims to gather an understanding of how the resource could best serve the local community.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Finishers assess wreckage of their worst winter

Any gains from a bumper year in 2025 have been completely washed away by toughest winter for cattle finishers since the dark days of BSE in the 1990s.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Cannonball lamb rocks the downs

Cannonball lamb rocks the downs

The recent Northern Ireland Hampshire Down Premier online sale attracted buyers from all over mainland Europe, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain.

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

Suckler outfits sell to £5,650 at Swatragh

Suckler outfits sell to £5,650 at Swatragh

A sale of breeding cattle was held in Swatragh Livestock Mart on Friday 29 May. Peter McCann reports.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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