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Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which "had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period", Minister confirms.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

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Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

NEWS 12 February 2026

Weather woes continue in the south and east

Weather woes continue in the south and east

NEWS 11 February 2026

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

NEWS 10 February 2026

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My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

Having just recently been diagnosed with type one diabetes, 23-year-old Gillian Earle is not letting it get in the way of running her sheep flock at home in Wexford.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Wexford: little change reported from south east

Wexford: little change reported from south east

Average price fell by 3% but prices are still well above the national average.

LAND REPORT 28 January 2026

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

What are your questions about the bluetongue virus? Send us your questions by filling out the form below and we will aim to answer them next week.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Some young tillage farmers gave their opinions on the current challenges in tillage farming to Conor Kehoe as they attended Teagasc’s National Tillage Conference.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Farmers on high alert as bluetongue hits Ireland

Farmers on high alert as bluetongue hits Ireland

Eleven animals in total have tested positive for the disease, with the first case picked up by the Department of Agriculture's ongoing surveillance for the disease.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Chandra soaks the southeast

Chandra soaks the southeast

Mounting concerns around slurry as tanks fill but ground conditions deteriorate.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Bluetongue found on four farms in Wexford

Bluetongue found on four farms in Wexford

Bluetongue can remain in the blood for a number of months after an animal has contracted the virus.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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