Welfare
Helen Sharp on 10 Nov 2021
Free access to attend the World Horse Welfare conference
'Whose opinion matters?' asks World Horse Welfare as they invite you to register free of charge to their annual conference.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
‘Do not panic, do not worry’
Freshers’ Week; a smorgasbord of events organised with the sole purpose of introducing you to all your fellow first years, those introductions can spark a lifetime of friendship. Writes Fiona Alston
Amii McKeever on 09 Sep 2020
Your life, your body and no room for complacency in protecting it
With students about to embark on the all new college experience, there are lots of things to consider - both social educational and once again people will be found to adapt. Writes Amii McKeever
Amii McKeever on 19 Feb 2020
For my Dad, a coursing derby final has always been part of a dream
Animal welfare and field sports will continue to be contentious. Debate will continue. This is important as improvement is important. For activists though, Amii McKeever asks what is the end game?
Ask Miriam on 24 Oct 2018
I feel I am not cut out for the reality of farming life
Dear Miriam, I feel I am not cut out for the commercial reality of farming life and am struggling to cope.
Damien O'Reilly on 31 Jan 2018
A nation divided by meat
If we all turned vegan tomorrow, how much would it cost to make affected farmers redundant and who’d pay for it? Damien O'Reilly ponders our carnivorous ways
Katherine O'Leary on 24 Jan 2018
Calf rearing - a changing game
As the arrival of calves is eminent, Katherine O'Leary discusses what lies ahead and how some past scares will need to be prevented this year as new life graces the sheds.
David Wright on 08 Nov 2017
Greater focus coming on animal welfare
Farmers in NI will have to be alive to the issue of animal welfare.
Margaret Hawkins on 18 Oct 2017
Hospital visits
Visiting family and friends in hospital is very important but are you sticking by the rules when turning up at the bedside? Margaret Hawkins reports on the dos and don’ts of hospital visiting
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Aug 2017
Compulsory CCTV for English factories sets 'a new statutory standard'
For many meat factories CCTV is already in place to satisfy customers. However, it is the cost of mistreating animals that is the best guarantee of the highest animal welfare standards.
Eoin Lowry on 07 Jun 2017
Environment, welfare and perception top agenda in the Netherlands
The Agricultural Science Association study trip to the Netherlands learned how the Dutch are coping with changing environmental regulations. Eoin Lowry reports.
Farmers Journal on 02 Oct 2016
Castration more than a routine procedure
Farmers considering castrating older animals originally destined for bull beef systems should seek advice on castration methods. There is risk involved.
David Wright on 13 Apr 2016
DARD ups ante on animal cruelty case
Another animal cruelty case has made its way onto the main television news, but what is the agenda for those involved?
Peter Young on 22 Apr 2015
Money mentor: Have you missed out on your entitlements?
A number of farmers and their spouses are missing out on entitlements, writes Peter Young.
David Wright on 25 Feb 2015
Animal cruelty is not part of local farming
An animal cruelty case made the headlines in NI this week, but it is not representative of the vast majority of farmers here.
Aisling Meehan on 01 Oct 2014
Single Farm Payment inspection query
This week Irish Farmers Journal solicitor Aisling Meehan looks at the tricky issue of SFP inspections.
Patrick Donohoe on 30 Jul 2014
Protest at Department of Agriculture over badger cull
A group of animal welfare activists staged a "bloody" protest at the Department of Agriculture yesterday over the Department's TB eradication programme.
The Dealer on 23 Jul 2014
Coveney criticised over unwanted horses
Unwanted horses continue to be a problem. The Dealer reports on how Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has come in for some criticism over his handling of the issue.
Farmers Journal on 11 Jun 2014
€1,500 fine for breaches of animal movement legislation
Enda Galvin from Listowel, Co. Kerry, has been fined €1500 after pleading guilty to 104 charges relating to breaches of bovine disease, movement notification and identification legislation.
Patrick Donohoe on 04 Jun 2014
50% sign up to beef schemes
The Department of Agriculture has had a 50% sign up to the Beef Genomics Scheme (BGS) and Beef Data Prgoramme (BDP).