Dairy
'Focus on milking routine to see benefits in milk quality'
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
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Other
No schmallenberg cases this year
There have been no reported cases of schmallenberg in this calving/lambing season, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Agri-Business
World dairy demand set to outstrip supply
New opportunities for European dairy producers are expected with world demand predicted to rise by 2.3% annually, experts at a key...
Agri-Business
Welfare legislation gives more power to authorities, and fines of €250,000
New animal welfare legislation gives increased power to authorities, including the ability to issue fines of up to €250,000, according...
Agri-Business
Meat factories categorically deny they are subverting free trade
Meat Industry Ireland Director Cormac Healy has denied categorically that Irish red meat processors are acting to subvert the free...
Other
Antibiotic resistance debate flares up in the UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for clarification around remarks made by the UK’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in...
Agri-Business
Ukraine – Livestock, Dairy & Partnership Opportunities
Continuing our conversation with Taras Gagalyuk, Director of the AgriSurvey Agency within the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club in Kiev, Agriland explores...
Environment
AHI stress vital few BVD PIs remain on farm
“Good progress has been made by the end of the first year of the compulsory phase of the BVD eradication...
Agri-Business
'No impact on live exports from detained Libyan ship'
A livestock ship destined for Ireland was detained in Cornwall for safety reasons after its engine failed earlier this month,...
Beef
Leading vet claims corruption is endemic within EU food industry
UPDATE: A leading veterinarian with a strong track record in dealing with fraud and corruption within the meat industry has called...
Environment
Genetic clues to TB-resistant cattle
Scientists have identified genetic traits in cattle that might allow farmers to breed livestock with increased resistance to bovine tuberculosis...
World News
MEPs call for stronger measures to boost food safety in the EU
MEPs voted on new legislation this week in the areas to tackle animal diseases, such as African swine fever, more...
Dairy
'Over-conditioned cows, as much trouble as under-conditioned cows'
A word of warning to farmers is to keep an eye out for over conditioned cows, as over fat cows...
Sheep
Spread of Schmallenberg eases, dept
There was little or no evidence of the further spread of Schmallenberg (SBV) infection during 2013 contrary to what was...
Environment
Extra funding for Johne's disease programme
Additional funding amounting to €250k from the Department of Agriculture will go towards the continuation of Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI)...
Agri-Business
Ammonia leak probe under way at Kepak
Kepak is investigating a minor leak of ammonia at its largest meat processing plants in the country. The incident occurred...
Agri-Business
IMPACT to meet with agri management as industrial action continues
IMPACT representatives and management at the Department of Agriculture are set to meet in Dublin tomorrow to discuss industrial action...
Environment
190 vets complete Johne's training as more funding sought
The roll out of the voluntary Johne’s disease control programme for dairy herds across Ireland is now well under way....
