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Dairy
Bovaer claims had no 'significant' impact on dairy sales, Arla says
Rachel Donovan
Arla's decision to trial the methane reducing feed additive Bovaer sparked debate on social media last December.
18 December 2024 News
Expert advice for a food-safe Christmas
Do not give the unwanted gift of food-borne illness to friends and family this year, writes Janine Kennedy.
18 December 2024 News
When it comes to food safety, compliance is the key to success
This year has officially been one of the worst years for enforcement orders since the establishment of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in 1998 – so how can we do better? writes Janine Kennedy.
Getting rid of Bovaer is not an option – Ornua
Dairy Industry Ireland director Conor Mulvihill said that need to 'weed out' any false news around farm technology and food safety.
18 December 2024 News
Over 20 cheeses recalled from supermarket shelves
The FSAI has recalled various branded cheeses produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese.
18 December 2024 News
Navigating a period of high risk for Avian Influenza
Teagasc poultry specialist Rebecca Tierney takes a look at Avian Influenza and the threat that it poses to the Irish poultry industry.
15 December 2024 Poultry
Discarded batteries among reasons for 18 cattle deaths from lead poisoning
Animals usually present with clinical signs of acute lead poisoning such as sudden death or blindness, staggering, head pressing and convulsions.
13 December 2024 News
Raw milk samples in US to be tested for bird flu
The National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) was announced by US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
10 December 2024 News
Biosecurity measures in place to reduce bird flu risk
Precautionary measures are in place to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza to poultry in Ireland.
7 December 2024 News
Explainer: what clauses are in Mercosur to for Irish farmers
The document lined out supports for Irish farmers in case of market disturbances as well as that distinctive Irish food and drink products would be protected.
6 December 2024 News
Red Tractor comes out top in assurance schemes
Farmers in the UK have to meet the highest standards in farm assurance schemes.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal through Brussels
The demonstration in the Belgian and EU capital included a march with tractors, crosses and signage with chanting such as ‘Free farmers, stop free trade’.
13 November 2024 News