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'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

In 2024, 124 vet nurses removed themselves from the veterinary nursing register – almost half of the 231 graduates qualifying from colleges each year.

NEWS 18 June 2026

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

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Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

NEWS 15 June 2026

CPOs are a 'necessary safeguard' in the delivery of greenways, Oireachtas hears

CPOs are a 'necessary safeguard' in the delivery of greenways, Oireachtas hears

NEWS 11 June 2026

Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'

Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'

Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'

NEWS 3 June 2026

Editorial: beef trade blues

Editorial: beef trade blues

Editorial: beef trade blues

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

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Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture took a deep dive into deer management and discovered how little is known about the number of wild deer in the country.

NEWS 21 April 2026

Hope for World Cup beef bounce

Hope for World Cup beef bounce

The latest on this week’s beef trade, including hopes of a World Cup bounce for burger sales.

NEWS 21 April 2026

Use of CPOs for greenways ignores farm families - IFA

Use of CPOs for greenways ignores farm families - IFA

Too often, farmers are only contacted when greenway routes are already planned, the IFA has said.

NEWS 21 April 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 21 April 2026

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

ICOS has sounded the alarm on fertiliser availability into 2027, as it warned that importers may not purchase unless farmers or co-ops have already paid up.

NEWS 21 April 2026

A voice for Kerry

A voice for Kerry

I see there's to be a new face on the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.

DEALER 21 April 2026

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

It follows the mid-term review of the national forestry programme undertaken by previous minister of state for forestry Michael Healy-Rae.

NEWS 21 April 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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