Poultry
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans
Meanwhile, Ireland has confirmed 30 cases of the H5N8 strain in wild birds since 10 November 2020.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Feb 2021
Zoetis reports weaker sales of livestock health products for 2020
Zoetis said sales of animal health medicines for cattle were down 6% in 2020 due to increased competition from generic producers.
Peter McCann on 17 Feb 2021
RHI claimants dismiss £35,000 buyout
The Northern Ireland Executive’s “preferred option” for the future of RHI is a compulsory buyout for all participants.
Niall Hurson on 17 Feb 2021
30 cases of bird flu confirmed since November 2020
An additional subtype of bird flu, HPAI H5N3, was confirmed in two knot birds which had been found on Clogherhead, Co Louth.
Peter McCann on 03 Feb 2021
RHI claimants to fight on in court
Participants in the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme in Northern Ireland are pressing ahead with more legal action.
Barry Cassidy on 03 Feb 2021
€200,000 TAMS investment ceiling for pig and poultry farmers
To date, TAMS has been an unattractive proposition for pig and poultry farmers with just over 100 applications totalling €1.5m.
David Wright on 27 Jan 2021
DAERA publishes NI avian flu map
The map shows the extent of the protection and surveillance zones currently around two outbreaks in NI.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jan 2021
My Farming Week: Shirley and Derek O’Halleran, Loughill, Kenagh, Co Longford
Meet the Longford poultry and dairy farmers who hold on to most of their eggs' retail value, through their own home brand.
David Wright on 13 Jan 2021
Flocks culled in two bird flu outbreaks
Across the two outbreaks in NI over 110,000 birds have now been culled
Peter McCann on 13 Jan 2021
Slurry export deadline is 31 January
The form is available on DAERA online services
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 08 Jan 2021
Abattoir owner convicted by Food Safety watchdog
The abattoir was among a number of premises where issues were discovered by the FSAI.
David Wright on 07 Jan 2021
110,000 birds culled in NI bird flu outbreak
It is the first time that highly pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in NI
Niall Hurson on 06 Jan 2021
Dairy farmers snapping up land
Ulster Bank reports a resurgence in farm building activity and the purchase of specialist equipment, primarily with the support of TAMS.
David Wright on 06 Jan 2021
Bird flu strikes NI commercial flocks
Birds have been culled at two sites supected of having a notifiable strain of bird flu.
Peter McCann on 06 Jan 2021
Second bird flu outbreak confirmed in NI
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a poultry unit between Lisburn and Moira.
Niall Hurson on 23 Dec 2020
Land acquired almost exclusively by dairy farmers in 2020 - Ulster Bank
Ulster Bank reports a resurgence in farm building activity and the purchase of specialist equipment, primarily with the support of TAMS.
Barry Cassidy on 18 Dec 2020
Housing notice for birds issued
An outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 in a small turkey flock in Co Wicklow and among wild birds in a number of areas across the country has seen the Department tighten biosecurity controls.
Peter McCann on 17 Dec 2020
Bird flu housing order to be introduced in NI
All poultry keepers in Northern Ireland will be required to house birds full-time from Wednesday 23 December.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Dec 2020
Need to reposition how to market poultry output
Jack Kennedy reports on a webinar for poultry farmers hosted by Teagasc poultry specialist Rebecca Tierney.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 16 Dec 2020
My Farming Week: Fergal and Sally Smith, Moy Hill Farm, Lahinch, Co Clare
Originally from Mayo, farmer and former professional surfer Fergal decided to settle in Clare with his family where they have turkeys, cows, sheep and a market garden.