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Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

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FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

Newry farmer has conviction overturned

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NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

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Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

The Department of Agriculture answers whether you can sell cows after derestriction, the changes for controlled finishing units and explains the new definitions.

NEWS 22 April 2026

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

Farmers can check which group their herd fall under by checking the AIMS online portal and marts are required to check that your herd is an eligible destination for animals you buy at the mart.

NEWS 22 April 2026

ICOS and Department to meet on TB mart rules

ICOS and Department to meet on TB mart rules

Mart managers and the farm organisations have complained that farmers do not understand the new movement restrictions.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

The study by Andersons is the first of its kind to put a figure on the indirect costs of bovine TB in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Fuel and TB the headline issues in Tralee

Fuel and TB the headline issues in Tralee

Over 100 farmers attended the recent Kerry IFA meeting in Tralee where three TDs heard of farmer frustrations on fuel prices and new TB regulations.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Politicians can’t ignore £160m cost of TB

Politicians can’t ignore £160m cost of TB

The total cost of the disease is unsustainable for everyone involved, including farmers and DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Minister’s TB action plan 'nothing short of shambolic'

Minister’s TB action plan 'nothing short of shambolic'

Information campaign 'inadequate and deeply confusing for farmers and marts'.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

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