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IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare
Noel Bardon
Favourable prices present an investment opportunity that could be harnessed to boost welfare standards, the IFA's pig policy executive has said.
12 April 2025 Schemes
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.
9 April 2025 News
30% drop in throughput at knackeries
A kinder winter, good quality silage made in 2024 and higher cattle prices are some of the reasons why animal collectors believe they are quieter.
AFBI chief ‘cautious’ on new bovine TB test
Work on a new bovine TB test in England centres around the ability to test vaccinated cattle.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
CCTV proposed for all NI slaughterhouses
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has proposed that CCTV is made compulsory in all slaughterhouses in NI.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
NDC and Kerrygold milk awards opens for entries
The annual awards, now in its 16th year, aims to champion the high standards in dairy farming and milk production in Ireland and is now open for entries.
1 April 2025 News
Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024
Figures obtained by the Irish Farmers Journal from the Department of Agriculture showed that a number farmers have been barred from owning cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses since 2021.
30 March 2025 News
Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall
Prof Patrick Wall has assessed the weaknesses and loopholes in Ireland's equine traceability and made a series of recommendations for action.
21 March 2025 News
New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé
The new action plan for the equine industry will also see the introduction of mandatory genotyping of all foals and a national gene database for equines in Ireland.
20 March 2025 News
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
Grant aid available for registered animal welfare charities
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has launched a call for applications from registered animal welfare charities for funding.
14 March 2025 News
Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms
It comes after the National Animal Rights Association (NARA) and Animal Rebellion Ireland (ARI) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding pig welfare on Irish pig enterprises.
12 March 2025 Pigs