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Minister Heydon announces over €800,000 for six research projects
Niamh Murphy
Minister Martin Heydon has announced awards for six new policy-focused research projects and launches the 2024 call to inform policy and strategic needs.
17 April 2024 Management
Sheep Management: chance to finally get back on track
The rate at which conditions return to normal will vary greatly depending on land type but the upturn in weather will deliver farmer and beast a well deserved break
17 April 2024 News
Organic farmers eligible for new sheep welfare scheme
There were some concerns from farmers that the actions included would not be amenable to organic farmers but certification bodies have dispelled such fears.
Best practice in milking courses to run across the country
Teagasc, in conjunction with FRS Training, the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) are running four two-day milking courses across four locations.
16 April 2024 News
Kevin McConnell the new AHI CEO
The Co Kildare vet has 30 years’ experience in farm animal practice, as well as managing a veterinary clinic in Naas.
10 April 2024 News
Kildare vet named CEO of Animal Health Ireland
The Co Kildare vet has 30 years’ experience in farm animal practice, as well as managing a veterinary clinic in Naas.
10 April 2024 News
35% reduction in BVD-positive calves in 2024
There have been 145 BVD-positive calves born across 70 herds in 2024, compared with 223 BVD-positive calves born across 79 herds for the corresponding period in 2023.
3 April 2024 News
BVD funding ‘an insult’ - IFA
IFA animal health chair TJ Maher said the Department of Agriculture failed to deliver a comprehensive support package for the BVD eradication programme.
2 April 2024 News
Diary note: BSAS annual conference in Belfast
The British Society of Animal Science’s (BSAS) annual conference is set to take place in Belfast from 9 to 11April 2024, coinciding with the society's 80th anniversary celebrations.
27 March 2024 Letters
Vets and farmers struggling to secure vaccines
Restricted supplies of leptospirosis vaccines has been reported recently in many parts of the country, the ICMSA claimed.
24 March 2024 News
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
What farmers need to know about sustainability
Bord Bia agri sustainability manager Rory Mannion explains the courses it offers to help farmers learn about the different elements of sustainability.
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