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Brazilian beef to be blocked from EU markets

The European Commission made the announcement due to the country's use of antibiotics in animals.

May 13, 2026 12:58

Investigations underway after Roscommon man dies following mart tragedy

It's reported that a bull jumped from the ring into the crowd during a cattle show and sale in the East Galway Town, fatally injuring the Roscommon man.

Sep 25, 2023 13:35

EU focus on environment over food security a recipe for disaster - local TD

Deputy Fitzmaurice says the fallout is part of a larger problem in the EU.

Sep 8, 2023 14:36

Over 3,000 local farmers taking part in BEEP cattle scheme

The Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme aims to increase economic and environmental efficiency of suckler herds

Jul 7, 2023 08:18

Significant interest among local farmers in cattle cull funding- says former ICMSA president

According to the Irish Independent, up to 65,000 cows would need to be culled per year to help reduce emissions.

May 31, 2023 13:36

Report reveals over 400,000 cattle recorded in local herds

The national herd currently stands at over 7.6 million animals, with Cork accounting for the highest amount of cattle by county.

Apr 3, 2023 07:24

Over 340 local herds restricted due to TB concerns

New regulations on TB testing for cattle in Ireland came in at the beginning of the month

Feb 21, 2023 13:19

Almost 50 cattle recorded stolen or missing locally this year

The IFA say checking livestock regularly and making sure boundaries are secure can help combat theft of cattle.

Dec 13, 2022 13:22

IFA urges farmers to check for land rezoning

Land that is re-zoned will be subject to a new tax which will be handled by Revenue.

Nov 5, 2022 10:17

New coding for agriculture scheme launched in local schools

According to researchers, farming and technology are becoming increasingly linked.

Oct 18, 2022 11:59

Leitrim brothers say organic farming is the way forward

The siblings have set up an online farm shop.

Jan 18, 2022 18:11

22 cattle stolen during 2021 across Shannonside region

Jan 8, 2022 08:22

Call for night poaching crackdown after animal carcasses dumped in Roscommon

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Nov 22, 2021 13:12

Rathowen farmer fined for possession of 'redwater' treatment sourced from Northern Ireland

A Rathowen farmer has been fined €1250 for procurement and possession of an animal medicine to treat redwater in cattle. The 54-year-old pleaded

Sep 16, 2020 12:25

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