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Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Modelling shows that improved on-farm badger biosecurity is the single most effective measure available to reduce the risk of transmission from badgers to cattle and vice versa, the Department said.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

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CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

NEWS 27 February 2026

Big win for Ballyhaise

Big win for Ballyhaise

DEALER 25 February 2026

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

BUILDINGS 11 February 2026

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

FARMER WRITES 11 February 2026

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Eye-catching auction in west west Cork

Eye-catching auction in west west Cork

The Dealer noted a very agricultural hint to an upcoming charity auction to be hosted by the most southwest-based GAA club in the country this weekend coming.

DEALER 1 October 2025

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 1 October 2025

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Adequate fencing is a basic necessity for sheep farms, to prevent increased labour and headaches, writes Martin Merrick.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 October 2025

Focus intro: labour saving an increasing requirement amid scarcity of help

Focus intro: labour saving an increasing requirement amid scarcity of help

With skilled labour becoming increasingly hard to find, more and more farmers are using technology or better facilities to reduce their own labour input.

FARM BUILDINGS 1 October 2025

Renewables in-brief: planning Groundhog Day and €450 energy credit

Renewables in-brief: planning Groundhog Day and €450 energy credit

The weeks renewables in-brief takes a look at high energy prices, planning ground hog day, new batteries for Kerry and calls energy credit.

RENEWABLES 1 October 2025

Dairy Management: excellent weather for fieldwork

Dairy Management: excellent weather for fieldwork

With dry weather forecast for the next week, farmers should make the most of it by getting field work wrapped up, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 1 October 2025

Buffer zone width causes nature scheme dropouts

Buffer zone width causes nature scheme dropouts

Designated watercourses are maintained by the Rivers Agency and the latest figures suggest over 6,800km of watercourses are designated in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

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Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

Following a strong introduction to the Irish market last season, Casper® from Syngenta is quickly establishing itself as a trusted solution for tackling the persistent broad-leaved weeds.

Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

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