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Factories to apply hike to kill charges

Charges at slaughter plants in NI are set to increase from 1 June 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Factories to apply hike to kill charges

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More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

More TB testing on the cards, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Prevention is always better than cure

Prevention is always better than cure

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

NEWS 20 May 2026

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

NEWS 17 May 2026

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Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Introducing simple initiatives like the TB helpline would help move understanding and acceptance forward significantly, ICMSA deputy president Eamon Carroll said.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that he believes TB eradication is possible and is something that can be delivered.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Home Farm: clear of TB, but lacking in rain

Home Farm: clear of TB, but lacking in rain

The visible gap between the Bord Bia benchmark price and Irish farmer returns raises really basic questions on the operating model of the Irish beef industry.

VIEWPOINTS 6 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Buyers are asking more questions around fertility and health status now, so having all testing done and paperwork in order definitely helps when trying to move stock.

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

The scheme will be worth a maximum €800 for at least 7,500 farmers, with applications open until the end of May.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Farming must continue to evolve, says new UFU president

Farming must continue to evolve, says new UFU president

David Wright sits down with new UFU president John McLenaghan to discuss what lies ahead for his two-year term in office.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

NI TB rates continue on a downward trend

NI TB rates continue on a downward trend

Rates of the disease continue to drop in NI, although they are still at historically high levels.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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