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Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

Minister Heydon convened a meeting of key stakeholders on Friday in the wake of ongoing issues between the IFA and Bord Bia.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Minister gets commitment from Bord Bia to improve farmer experience with audits

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3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

3,500 reactors valued above TB compensation ceilings

NEWS 11 February 2026

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

NEWS 10 February 2026

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

LAMBING 8 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

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Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 28 January 2026

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance has identified a fatal co-infection of BVD and IBR in purchased cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA looking for supplier of badger cages

DAERA has launched a tender for 400 badger capture cages for use in a new project.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

Health issues to be mindful of this spring in dairy cows

The calving period is a stressful time for dairy cows when disease and infection prevalence is high. Attention to small details is crucial to successfully manage herd health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 28 January 2026

Bluetongue: dormant midges are 'real concern' - Minister

Bluetongue: dormant midges are 'real concern' - Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has expressed concern around dormant midges infected with bluetongue.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline some of the causes, risks, treatments and preventions associated with twin lamb disease, one of the major causes of fatalities in ewes.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Mairead O'Grady was among the keynote speakers at an AgriSearch beef conference held in Portadown

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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