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Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

The 1,128 applicants who received approval under the scheme have just a few days remaining to complete investments.

SCHEMES 28 August 2026

Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

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'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

NEWS 26 August 2026

Editorial: human cost of TB not fully realised

Editorial: human cost of TB not fully realised

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

MARTS 23 August 2026

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Highs and lows in one week of farming

Highs and lows in one week of farming

Derek Robinson had a TB test and farm assurance inspection in the same week.

FARMER WRITES 4 August 2026

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 4 August 2026

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

A Test, Vaccinate or Remove policy to badger control is being adopted in the Republic of Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 August 2026

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

Details around the TB regionalisation project in the northwest have been published by DAERA

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 August 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 4 August 2026

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Almost 20,000 badgers have been vaccinated against TB since the launch of large-scale vaccination in late 2019, the Minister for Agriculture has said.

NEWS 4 August 2026

New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

The free step-by-step guide was launched by Teagasc following research examining how farmers and vets experience TB outbreaks on Irish farms.

NEWS 4 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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