News - cows
Dozens of cows destroyed by Department of Agriculture on Co. Roscommon farm
The Department confirmed it carried out an 'enforcement operation' yesterday, with support and assistance from Gardaí.
Jul 11, 2026 14:45
Local farmers urged to report livestock birth defects due to virus concerns
The Department is asking farmers to report any incidents of birth defects to their vet
Feb 20, 2024 08:24
Sustainability the biggest challenge for farmers says new local NDC member
The National Dairy Council is a farmer-funded representative body that works to promote and protect Ireland's dairy reputation.
Jun 29, 2023 17:58
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
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
New coding for agriculture scheme launched in local schools
According to researchers, farming and technology are becoming increasingly linked.
Oct 18, 2022 11:59Shannonside Newsletter
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