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Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

TB has been confirmed on nine pig farms in five counties, but Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon says the outbreak is 'small scale'. Barry Murphy and Stephen Robb report.

NEWS 21 October 2026
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Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000 - Free
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Westmeath dairy farm worker awarded €23,000 in WRC settlement
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Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty
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TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties
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Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

Water availability for food production will be one of the defining limitations in feeding 10 billion people in 2050.

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First look at John Deere's 2027 6M and 6R tractors with new 19-speed gearbox

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Germany to take a look at the updated 6M and 6R ranges from John Deere, and to see the firms new e19 transmission.

FARM MACHINERY 21 October 2026
First look at John Deere's 2027 6M and 6R tractors with new 19-speed gearbox
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26-acre residential farm on Laois-Offaly border guides at €600,000

With a two-bedroom cottage, farmyard and 26 acres in three divisions, this Portarlington holding offers strong appeal for new entrants and young farmers.
FOR SALE 21 October 2026
26-acre residential farm on Laois-Offaly border guides at €600,000
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1 Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000 - Free

Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000 - Free
2 Westmeath dairy farm worker awarded €23,000 in WRC settlement

Westmeath dairy farm worker awarded €23,000 in WRC settlement
3 More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts

More than 40 ewes stolen from farmer in latest spate of thefts
4 Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty
5 TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

 

6 New record price for Hereford bull in Kilmallock - Free

New record price for Hereford bull in Kilmallock - Free
7 Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued before the weekend

Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued before the weekend
8 Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

Christmas focus remains for beef supplies
9 Kerry shares hit highest level in more than a year

Kerry shares hit highest level in more than a year
10 Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued from Thursday - Free

Delayed BISS and CRISS payments to be issued from Thursday - Free