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DAFM seeks laboratory service to test for BSE and scrapie

Agri-Business

2 months ago

DAFM seeks laboratory service to test for BSE and scrapie

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently seeking laboratory services...

Goats a catalyst for change in Co. Carlow

Rural Life

6 months ago

Goats a catalyst for change in Co. Carlow

A small herd of Old Irish Goats attracted almost 2,000 visitors from across Carlow in the sunshine...

Quadruple joy on Cavan farm as goat gives birth to four kids

Rural Life

6 months ago

Quadruple joy on Cavan farm as goat gives birth to four kids

There has been "great excitement" on a farm in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan this week, as the McGuigan...

Not kidding around: Goats smarter than sheep and alpacas

Sheep

8 months ago

Not kidding around: Goats smarter than sheep and alpacas

Goats can process information and solve memory tests better than sheep and alpacas, according to...

EU production of animals expected to increase this year - Eurostat

Agri-Business

8 months ago

EU production of animals expected to increase this year - Eurostat

The gross indigenous production (GIP) of bovine animals in the EU is expected to increase to...

Sheep

10 months ago

DAFM: 3 additional animal diseases must now be reported

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that three further animal...

DAFM: 3 additional animal diseases must now be reported

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

'Working with goats was a dream for us' - Cork couple

A Co. Cork couple from dairy and beef farming backgrounds have found goats to be the ideal fit for...

'Working with goats was a dream for us' - Cork couple

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Authorities in Greece tackling sheep and goat disease outbreak

Authorities in Greece are making efforts to tackle a recent outbreak of disease in sheep and goats...

Authorities in Greece tackling sheep and goat disease outbreak

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

DAFM breaks down number of goat herds per county

Figures showing a breakdown of the number of goat herds by size, along with the number of goats per...

DAFM breaks down number of goat herds per county

Sheep

over 1 year ago

DAFM: Census shows 7% decrease in sheep numbers

The total number of sheep in the country in December 2023 decreased by 7% when compared to the...

DAFM: Census shows 7% decrease in sheep numbers

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Cork couple strive to upgrade their microsanctuary facilities

A Co. Cork-based couple have taken abandoned goats into their microsanctuary, with a GoFundMe...

Cork couple strive to upgrade their microsanctuary facilities

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

No kidding appeal for lost goat to be reunited with owners

A Co. Donegal home owner has issued a no kidding appeal for a lost goat, who is proving to be a...

No kidding appeal for lost goat to be reunited with owners

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted

There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, amid reports that the rare breed...

Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Watch: Farmer says new 'buy local' campaign needed

The story of local producers struggling to sell against the back drop of large retailers continues,...

Watch: Farmer says new 'buy local' campaign needed

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Goats to be introduced to Dublin hill after gorse fires

Native Irish goats are to be introduced to Killiney Hill Co. Dublin after devastating gorse fires...

Goats to be introduced to Dublin hill after gorse fires

Sheep News

almost 2 years ago

DAFM issues census forms to over 49,000 sheep and goat keepers

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Monday, December 18) begun...

DAFM issues census forms to over 49,000 sheep and goat keepers

Dairy News

about 2 years ago

Receiving a 90c/L milk price on 250-goat farm in France

As part of the farm-tours section of the Sommet de l’Élevage livestock show which took...

Receiving a 90c/L milk price on 250-goat farm in France

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

DAFM: Almost 1,000 farmers penalised for tag breaches in 2022

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that almost...

DAFM: Almost 1,000 farmers penalised for tag breaches in 2022

Beef

over 2 years ago

Livestock owners warned to be vigilant to avoid bluetongue

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) along with the National Centre for...

Livestock owners warned to be vigilant to avoid bluetongue

Sheep News

over 2 years ago

Sheep Census: Donegal has highest sheep population

There were 14,000 fewer sheep registered in the country in 2022 compared to 2021, representing a...

Sheep Census: Donegal has highest sheep population

Sheep News

over 2 years ago

DAFM: Over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms returned

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that over 38,500 sheep and...

DAFM: Over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms returned

Sheep News

almost 3 years ago

Sheep and goat census forms issued to 48,000 farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, December 21) issued...

Sheep and goat census forms issued to 48,000 farmers

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Old Irish goat recognised as native rare breed to Ireland

The old Irish goat was approved as a native rare breed to Ireland today (Thursday, June 9), by the...

Old Irish goat recognised as native rare breed to Ireland

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