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Farmers shocked by video footage

The term ‘video nasty’ comes to mind when looking at the frankly disturbing footage coming from farmyards last week.

DEALER 15 July 2026

Farmers shocked by video footage

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Department destroys cattle on two farms

Department destroys cattle on two farms

NEWS 15 July 2026

Uisce Éireann delays water shut-off after farmers raise heatwave fears

Uisce Éireann delays water shut-off after farmers raise heatwave fears

NEWS 15 July 2026

IFA slams ‘shocking’ videos of cattle being euthanised on farm

IFA slams ‘shocking’ videos of cattle being euthanised on farm

IFA slams ‘shocking’ videos of cattle being euthanised on farm

NEWS 13 July 2026

Department carries out ‘enforcement operation’ on Munster farm

Department carries out ‘enforcement operation’ on Munster farm

Department carries out ‘enforcement operation’ on Munster farm

NEWS 10 July 2026

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Latest: Cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

Latest: Cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

It is not clear how many cattle were euthanised or how they were euthanised.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Met Éireann warns of heatwave conditions next week

Met Éireann warns of heatwave conditions next week

Met Éireann has warned of drought concerns, wildfires and animal welfare issues over the coming days.

NEWS 19 June 2026

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds, marking an important step in animal welfare assessment.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

There’s no time like the present to invest a bit of money into the future herd, writes Karen McCabe.

FARMER WRITES 19 June 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 June 2026

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, on Ireland's upcoming presidency of the European Union.

BLANK 19 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

Alarm bells are ringing in the Commission on the future of the livestock sector, with fears that “around 11% of the agricultural land could be abandoned by 2030”.

NEWS 19 June 2026

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