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One Irish sheep flock under restriction for maedi visna
James Hanly
Maedi visna - also known as ovine progressive pneumonia - is a persistent infection of sheep and goats.
4 January 2025 News
2024 forestry target falls well short with just 1,573ha planted
The afforestation target is 8,000ha annually, as set out in Ireland’s Forest Strategy 2023-2030.
3 January 2025 News
Funding for local food projects announced
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett said this funding promotes short supply chains and premium sustainable markets closer to home.
Feedlots buck national TB trends, figures show
The incidence of TB in feedlots dropped by 8% last year, Department of Agriculture figures show.
2 January 2025 News
TB herd incidence heading for 6%
In the 12 months to 8 December 2024, the number of TB reactors rose to 40,805.
1 January 2025 News
A-Z: what happened in farming in 2024
We break down all the main stories and issues in the farming sector this year from the ACRES scheme to Zwartbles sheep sales.
31 December 2024 News
TB lesions found in 2,500 cattle thought TB-free in 2023
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.
24 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
Farmer views on inspections: ‘it’s like shooting fish in a barrel’
Some 885 farmers participated in the latest Irish Farmers Journal reader survey and share their experiences of farm inspections.
23 December 2024 News
Farmers reminded of nitrates and grazing record deadlines
The deadlines for submitting dairy cow bands and the declaration of slurry movements is also 31 December 2024.
23 December 2024 Schemes
Lambs die from dosing gun injuries
In one case, a regional veterinary office found a bolus lodged in a cut in the dead lamb’s throat.
22 December 2024 News
Vets secure extra €2m for TB testing
Adam Woods exclusive details of a new deal which will see vets getting an extra €12.8 million in state funding over the next three years.
18 December 2024 News