TB

Many herds gone untested for TB don’t have any cattle - Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has defended his approach to TB eradication, heralding it as the biggest "step change" in 75 years.

NEWS 11 October 2026

Many herds gone untested for TB don’t have any cattle - Minister

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Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

NEWS 7 October 2026

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

NEWS 7 October 2026

IFA hopes budget carbon tax move is first step to scrapping it completely

IFA hopes budget carbon tax move is first step to scrapping it completely

IFA hopes budget carbon tax move is first step to scrapping it completely

NEWS 6 October 2026

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

NEWS 30 September 2026

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AgriSearch responds to DAERA TB plan

AgriSearch responds to DAERA TB plan

A DAERA consultation on options to control TB in wildlife closes on 9 October.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 September 2026

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Dairy farmers are being advised to draw up a cashflow plan, which includes the predicted movement of money in to and out of the business.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 September 2026

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 20 September 2026

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

Sharp rise in July TB reactors in NI

The number of bovine TB reactors at tests in NI shot up in July, DAERA figures show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 September 2026

TB herds at 23-year low across England

TB herds at 23-year low across England

The figures suggest wildlife culling in England has had a positive impact on disease rates.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 September 2026

New hurdle in the fight against TB

New hurdle in the fight against TB

A public consultation on DAERA's latest proposals to control TB in wildlife closes on 9 October.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 September 2026

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

TB vaccination programme sought by senator for cattle herd

Senator Paul Daly said he is convinced that the TB testing strategy will not solve the TB crisis in Ireland.

NEWS 20 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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