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Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discusses the impact of storm Chandre, the continued fallout over Bord Bia, bluetongue in Wexford and the risks of blackgrass in imported straw.

PODCAST 30 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, storm Chandre and Bord Bia fallout

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IFA says its protest at Bord Bia will continue until chair resigns

IFA says its protest at Bord Bia will continue until chair resigns

NEWS 30 January 2026

Larry Murrin to appear before Oireachtas committee next week

Larry Murrin to appear before Oireachtas committee next week

NEWS 30 January 2026

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

Supervalu, Centra and Tesco cut Kerrygold butter prices

NEWS 30 January 2026

IFA calls on Murrin to confirm where his company sources chicken

IFA calls on Murrin to confirm where his company sources chicken

IFA calls on Murrin to confirm where his company sources chicken

NEWS 30 January 2026

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Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

The measures aim to contribute to the eradication of BVD in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 January 2026

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

Bord Bia’s manager for the Middle East, Africa and India Kieran Fitzgerald spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal about these markets ahead of this week’s Gulfood show in Dubai.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 29 January 2026

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Beef imports to Ireland make a symbolic impact, but have negligible effect on the trade for Irish beef.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Weekend weather: unsettled with further spells of rain and showers

Weekend weather: unsettled with further spells of rain and showers

Further localised flooding is possible this weekend, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 29 January 2026

ICSA joins IFA protest outside Bord Bia

ICSA joins IFA protest outside Bord Bia

The IFA has called on Murrin to resign from his position in light of his company importing Brazilian beef last year.

NEWS 29 January 2026

'Baffling' Minister Heydon is backing Murrin – Sinn Féin

'Baffling' Minister Heydon is backing Murrin – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny said he was outraged that the Minister for Agriculture is seeking to blame the IFA for the controversy surrounding Bord Bia.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

While winter is still upon us, James Strain is very much looking forward to getting some jobs ticked-off the list this spring.

FARMER WRITES 29 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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