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Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

The court judgement threatens to make a wide range of routine land-use and outdoor activities potentially incompatible with EU law.

NEWS 18 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

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Demand for poultry meat continues to grow

Demand for poultry meat continues to grow

POULTRY 10 December 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

NEWS 25 November 2025

Local biodiversity projects receive funding of €3m

Local biodiversity projects receive funding of €3m

Local biodiversity projects receive funding of €3m

NEWS 24 November 2025

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

NEWS 13 November 2025

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Will bird flu stretch the budget?

Will bird flu stretch the budget?

With money so tight that the beef and sheep welfare scheme coffers could not be topped up, will the Government have the money to compensate depopulated poultry farmers?

DEALER 5 November 2025

Bank of Ireland encouraging bird owners to engage amid flu outbreak

Bank of Ireland encouraging bird owners to engage amid flu outbreak

Bank of Ireland pledges ongoing support for the poultry sector.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Coastal birds project takes off from Cork to Wexford

Coastal birds project takes off from Cork to Wexford

Farmers can participate in a new project which aims to improve biodiversity which could have practical benefits on farms, writes Paul Moore.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

A mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect on Monday 10 November to prevent the spread of bird flu.

NEWS 5 November 2025

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

Two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Ireland has sparked concern over the availability of turkeys for Christmas.

NEWS 5 November 2025

8,000 turkeys culled on farm of Meath bird flu outbreak

8,000 turkeys culled on farm of Meath bird flu outbreak

It is understood that the premises is home to approximately 28,800 birds and that all remaining birds on the site are to be culled.

POULTRY 5 November 2025

Is the bell tolling for cats?

Is the bell tolling for cats?

It is now estimated that cats kill up to 16m birds and small animals each year.

DEALER 5 November 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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