department of agriculture
The Dealer on 14 Dec 2018
Revamp for Delvin while Dylan does steak for €120
The Big Dealer: Irish rain, milk powder value, Bandon calf sales, Charolais society, lactating plants and more.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Dec 2018
Minister Creed to name factories guilty of excessive trimming
The Minister has pledged to publish the names of factories that violated the rules on carcase trimming.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 Dec 2018
Over 1,000ac of Leitrim forestry planning applications appealed
The group Save Leitrim has been spearheading the movement to prevent more afforestation in the county.
Pat O'Toole on 12 Dec 2018
Countdown to Brexit chaos
With just over 100 days to go to the British withdrawal from the EU, a doomsday scenario is becoming ever more likely.
Barry Cassidy on 12 Dec 2018
No cases of bluetongue detected in Republic of Ireland
Following the detection of Bluetongue in animals imported to Northern Ireland and the UK, the Department of Agriculture has said no cases have been detected in Ireland.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 Dec 2018
The farmers' daily wrap: IFA sit-in and double standards on live exports
Catch up with all the top headlines from the day and get a look ahead at tomorrow's weather.
The Dealer on 12 Dec 2018
Numbers game on GLAS payments
The Dealer has been watching the figures coming from the Department of Agriculture.
Barry Cassidy on 12 Dec 2018
Variations in lamb clipping charges imposed by factories
Processors were asked if they had charges in place for clipping and if so, what they were for lambs falling into category A, B or C as classified under the CLP.
Thomas Hubert on 12 Dec 2018
Farmer to chair ANC appeals board
Aurivo board member Padraig Gibbons will chair a three-person appeals board for complaints over the redesignation of Areas of Natural Constraint.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Dec 2018
Research shows grass-fed beef contains higher levels of ‘healthy fats’
Various projects undertaken to showcase the benefits of grass-fed beef to consumers were presented today at the Teagasc food research centre in Dublin.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Dec 2018
No evidence of deer role in TB outside Wicklow – Department vet
A number of TDs and senators raised concerns that the Department was underestimating the role played by deer in TB outbreaks.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Dec 2018
The farmer’s daily wrap: questions around TB blood tests and milk price drop
Catch up with all the headlines from the day and take a look at tomorrow's weather.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Dec 2018
Oireachtas committee discusses sensitivity and accuracy of TB skin and blood tests
The issue of the use of skin or blood tests for TB was discussed at a joint Oireachtas agriculture committee meeting.
Thomas Hubert on 11 Dec 2018
1,000 farmers face 31 December GLAS claw-back deadline
GLAS participants with outstanding nutrient management plans or training requirements must complete these obligations before the end of the year.
Paul Mooney on 12 Dec 2018
No push by Minister on EID tags for cattle
Interest in electronic tags for cattle is growing, with 200,000 sets sold in the 2017/2018 season.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Dec 2018
Details of new EID rules to issue alongside Sheep Census forms
The Department of Agriculture has announced that over 45,000 registered sheep and goat keepers will receive their annual Sheep Census 2018 forms shortly.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 07 Dec 2018
Farmer loses case against BDGP penalty
A farmer took his BDGP case against the Department to the Ombudsman and lost.
The Dealer on 07 Dec 2018
The Big Dealer: dairy farmers, beef rations and screwed-up statistics
Teagasc's annual review, beef sale confidence booster, vintage lights, Connolly's new job and more from The Big Dealer.
Paul Mooney on 12 Dec 2018
Eradication of BVD now in sight
After eradication is achieved, the focus will switch from testing of all newborn calves to surveillance in order to prevent reintroduction of the disease.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 06 Dec 2018
Timely TB reactor removal ‘essential’
The rate at which positive TB reactors are removed varies significantly depending on the region, according to ICOS.