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Sustainable varieties are here and need to be adopted by all

Farmers and industry need to move on to using the most sustainable varieties that are out there and being made available by seed companies.

VARIETIES 7 July 2025

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Rye area continues to grow and varieties with it

Rye area continues to grow and varieties with it

VARIETIES 6 July 2025

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

POULTRY 27 May 2025

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

Five countries restrict Brazilian poultry imports after bird flu case

POULTRY 19 May 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

POULTRY 29 April 2025

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Disease risks to farm animals greater than at any stage in recent years

Disease risks to farm animals greater than at any stage in recent years

It is so important for us all to work together to reduce the risk of an incursion, writes Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon.

OPINION 12 February 2025

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed on three farms in Slovakia

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed on three farms in Slovakia

Local media are reporting that around 2,500 cattle are to be culled from three farms now that foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week

Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week

The eight cases represent a total of 18 bluetongue-3 positive cattle tested due to pre-movement controls or birth defects.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Farmers ‘rightly concerned’ about bird flu threat – Heydon

Farmers ‘rightly concerned’ about bird flu threat – Heydon

It comes after samples taken from a poultry flock in Monaghan on Thursday have tested negative for avian influenza.

POULTRY 12 February 2025

Heptavac shortage to persist all spring

Heptavac shortage to persist all spring

Heptavac P Plus is a vaccine, which is used for the control of both clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis in sheep.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

Early lambing sheep flocks across Northern Ireland experienced a sharp rise in abortions and malformations due to the virus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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