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Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

There were 104,000 animals drafted from controlled finishing units for the first three months of 2026, a reduction of 17% compared to the same period in 2025.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

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Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

NEWS 17 April 2026

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

NEWS 16 April 2026

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

NEWS 15 April 2026

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair – IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair – IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair – IFA

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Some mart confusion around new TB rules

Some mart confusion around new TB rules

Aurivo's Stephen Hannon claimed that cows numbers are back around 20% as a result of uncertainty around the new TB rules.

NEWS 8 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

Marts around the country saw confusion on day one of the new TB rules, reports Cathal Gormley.

NEWS 8 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

Managers complain that the Department of Agriculture leaflet on the new rules was misleading and has led to confusion among farmers. Declan O’Brien reports

NEWS 8 April 2026

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

TB herd incidence rate in NI has been edging down over the last few months in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

A huge area of contention is the out-of-date valuations currently being paid for reactor animals.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

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National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

On most farms right now, calving is winding down, cattle are out and the decisions that shape the rest of the year are coming thick and fast.

National Cultivate Week: celebrating farmers and credit unions that back them

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