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Romania seeks to manage bear numbers amid rise in livestock attacks

The conservation of brown bears has led to a large increase in population numbers, resulting in an increase in attacks on farmers, shepherds and animals, EU member states have said.

NEWS 23 June 2026

Romania seeks to manage bear numbers amid rise in livestock attacks

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Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

NEWS 14 April 2026

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

NEWS 1 April 2026

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

NEWS 30 March 2026

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

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Unlimited fines for dog attacks

Unlimited fines for dog attacks

The Dealer spotted new laws in place across the water when it comes to livestock worrying.

DEALER 19 November 2025

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

The attack, which took place on the Longford/Leitrim border, saw just one ewe and a handful of lambs unharmed in a devastating mauling.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Wind energy provided 42% of Ireland’s electricity in February, with wind farms in County Kerry providing the most.

RENEWABLES 19 November 2025

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 November 2025

Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

Dog attacks inflicted over £150,000 in damage to NI livestock last year

NFU Mutual highlighted concern with survey results on dog owner behaviours in the run-up to lambing.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: surge in dog attacks on livestock

Inside the Farmers Journal: surge in dog attacks on livestock

On this week’s show, we discuss the increase in dog attacks on livestock, rural crime and drug-related intimidation.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

More than half of all dogs in local authority pounds have no microchip, and some of those that have been chipped are not registered to any database, rendering the microchip useless.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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