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Agri-Lloyd acquired by UK agricultural supplier

The deal will have no effect on day-to-day operations at the livestock-nutrition business.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Agri-Lloyd acquired by UK agricultural supplier

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ICMSA backed rise in TB levies to fund higher farmer compensation payments

ICMSA backed rise in TB levies to fund higher farmer compensation payments

NEWS 27 October 2026

IFA claims TB levy hike before end of year is not 'done deal'

IFA claims TB levy hike before end of year is not 'done deal'

NEWS 27 October 2026

Maintaining milk quality in late autumn

Maintaining milk quality in late autumn

Maintaining milk quality in late autumn

MANAGEMENT 26 October 2026

Department flags hike in TB levies before end of year

Department flags hike in TB levies before end of year

Department flags hike in TB levies before end of year

NEWS 26 October 2026

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Has your knackery been charging you more than permitted?

Has your knackery been charging you more than permitted?

The IFA has highlighted the maximum payment fallen animal collectors are permitted to charge farmers – as it claims there have been breaches of these caps.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Shamonda virus confirmed in human in France

Shamonda virus confirmed in human in France

The disease was identified in animals in Europe in July and spread rapidly across the continent. This is the first case of the disease in a human.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

William Hutchinson’s Chapelizod flock recently hosted the UK’s Sheep Veterinary Society as part of their autumn conference

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA

Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA

The IFA animal health chair has welcomed the increase in compensation ceilings, however he warned that this will not cover all farmers losses.

NEWS 14 October 2026

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

UK farmers warned not to buy or swap leftover bluetongue vaccines

The sale or transfer of surplus vaccine presents significant risks to animal health and is unlawful, according to the UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

The removal of VAT on all vaccines would be a practical step to reduce costs for farmers and support their continued efforts to improve animal health and reduce antibiotic use, David Hall said.

NEWS 8 October 2026

How a Roscommon family rears 110 calves around off-farm jobs

How a Roscommon family rears 110 calves around off-farm jobs

The Beirne family slaughter over 100 cattle yearly with a focus on maximising performance from grass.

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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