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Two wild birds test positive for bird flu over recent weeks

The Department has received reports of dead wild sea birds washing up in coastal counties along the west and southwest.

POULTRY 27 June 2025

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Investigation launched after white-tailed eagle poisoned in Kerry

Investigation launched after white-tailed eagle poisoned in Kerry

NEWS 19 June 2025

Reminder on stubble cultivation rules

Reminder on stubble cultivation rules

AGRI-SCHEMES 14 June 2025

EIP to take wader eggs from nests for incubation in bid to reverse decline

EIP to take wader eggs from nests for incubation in bid to reverse decline

EIP to take wader eggs from nests for incubation in bid to reverse decline

NEWS 9 June 2025

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

Opinion: 2030 targets being missed? Keep calm and keep farming better

OPINION 7 June 2025

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Pair of rare birds returns to Offaly bog

Pair of rare birds returns to Offaly bog

Bord na Móna confirmed that a pair of cranes is incubating eggs once again in its bog.

NEWS 29 April 2025

Department seeking advice on poultry compensation rates

Department seeking advice on poultry compensation rates

The Minister for Agriculture is able to order the destruction and disposal of animals, animal products and feed where it is suspected - or is at risk - of being affected by a disease.

NEWS 29 April 2025

'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

'Heinous' poisoning suspected as rare white-tailed eagle found dead

Investigations are under way into the cause of death of a rare eagle suspected of having been poisoned.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 29 April 2025

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Bird flu biosecurity regulations to be lifted

Some of the biosecurity regulations that were mandatory for flock owners included only allowing essential personnel access to the birds and regular disinfection of hard surfaces such as paths.

POULTRY 29 April 2025

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to three farmers near Birdhill, Co Tipperary who were contacted by ESB saying that poles would need to be replaced in their fields due to damage made by the birds.

NEWS 29 April 2025

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

The mornings are alive with the sound of music with BirdWatch Ireland

The dawn chorus is one of nature’s greatest gifts – get up early to enjoy the full auditory delight.

FEATURES 29 April 2025

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has urged that farmer remain cautious about the risk of avian influenza, as he announced that the measures introduced in February would be lifted.

POULTRY 29 April 2025

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