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Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises
Anne O'Donoghue
The Minister for Agriculture also said those travelling from foot-and-mouth disease-affected regions should not enter a farm for 14 days after arriving in Ireland.
2 April 2025 Viewpoints
Editorial: TB stalemate
Managing this disease is costing farmers north and south endless millions, and is also causing significant stress and mental fatigue.
2 April 2025 News
Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply
Milk production is expected to fall in Germany, France and Netherlands this year as a consequence of bluetongue.
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Disease risks to farm animals greater than at any stage in recent years
It is so important for us all to work together to reduce the risk of an incursion, writes Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon.
2 April 2025 Opinion
Global dairy shortage looming – Bord Bia seminar
The Bord Bia dairy market seminar heard the best-case scenario is that European milk supply will grow by just 0.2% per year for the next five years, writes Aidan Brennan.
27 March 2025 News
Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week
The eight cases represent a total of 18 bluetongue-3 positive cattle tested due to pre-movement controls or birth defects.
19 March 2025 News
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
19 March 2025 Markets
Minister needs to put clear bluetongue plan in place for Ireland - IFA
The IFA claims there has been ample time for the Minister and his Department to put comprehensive plans in place in the event of a bluetongue incursion.
18 March 2025 News
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
12 March 2025 Northern Ireland
UK 'battle bluetongue' campaign launched
The campaign is urging farmers to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) this spring.
24 February 2025 News
Live exports running 31% higher than in 2024
Spain is the top performer, with exports running 140% higher, while exports to Northern Ireland are 34% higher year-on-year and 53% higher to the Italian market.
23 February 2025 News
Farmers urged to report suspected cases of Schmallenberg
Schmallenberg was first recognised in Germany and the Netherlands during the summer of 2011.
3 February 2025 News