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TB lesions found in 2,500 cattle thought TB-free in 2023
Noel Bardon
There were over 2,500 cattle thought to be TB-free when sent for slaughter which had TB lesions detected during inspection and lab testing.
TB lesions found in 2,500 cattle thought TB-free in 2023
Watch: pictures of the year 2024
24 December 2024 News
Watch: pictures of the year 2024
With lots of events and farm visits, watch back on some of our picture desk's favourite pictures from 2024.
Brexit off the airwaves but still on the ground
24 December 2024 News
Brexit off the airwaves but still on the ground
Traders in Ireland and the UK have moved from discussing Brexit to living with it.
Roadside trees - who is responsible for them and do I need approval to cut them?
With ash dieback weakening ash trees and increasing the risk of falling branches and trees there is a growing concern among farmers regarding safety risks posed to road users.
24 December 2024 News
In pictures: recap of 2024 national show champions
Nevan McKiernan looks back at the cattle that won their national breed championships in 2024.
24 December 2024 Pedigree
Pointers for tackling the forestry malaise
The Irish Farmers Journal got the opinions of five leading actors in the forestry sector about what could be done to reboot the industry.
24 December 2024 News
Record mart trade for cattle in 2024
Adam Woods has the latest on the 2024 mart trade, including an in depth analysis of the Irish Farmers Journal Martbids database.
23 December 2024 News
Merchants and co-ops slam new vet package
Offaly based merchant Ollie Ryan said that the move clearly shows that ultimately the cost of the introduction of the new system is going to be borne by dispensers and farmers.
23 December 2024 News
Milk supply to recover in 2025 – Tirlán
Carbery is forecasting its 2025 supply to be on par with 2024 but with the usual variations apply depending on the time of the season.
23 December 2024 News
Cost of inspections on farms revealed
One-fifth of farmers spend over €1,000 each year on paperwork in order to comply with farm scheme regulations, and lose a day to prepare for each inspection.
23 December 2024 News
Highs and lows for beef, sheep, tillage and dairy sectors in 2024
The Irish Farmers Journal dairy, beef, sheep and tillage editors take a look back at the year that was 2024 and the highs and lows in their sectors.
23 December 2024 News
Greenway construction hits ACRES payments
Farmers in the west have claimed that the construction of greenways through SAC lands has resulted in their ACRES payments being hit.
23 December 2024 News