Livestock

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

Alarm bells are ringing in the Commission on the future of the livestock sector, with fears that “around 11% of the agricultural land could be abandoned by 2030”.

NEWS 19 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

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Bike or hike for Vets Without Borders

Bike or hike for Vets Without Borders

DEALER 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Co Down teen develops FarmFlow app

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

Increased retail sales must lift beef prices - IFA

NEWS 10 June 2026

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Farmers face ruin in south Lebanon

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 3 June 2026

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

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

Research shows that in terms of protein quality, milk surpasses cereals in production, output and security.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

The Irish Blonde Cattle Society is mourning one of its most dedicated ambassadors, Michael Creed, Co Cork, who passed away on 7 June.

PEDIGREE 3 June 2026

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

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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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