Agri-Business
DAFM dealing with 'pressures emerging' regarding live exports
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is “trying to deal with the pressures emerging” regarding Irish live...
Live Exports
Sheep
Australian bill aimed at ending live sheep exports moves forward
The Australian House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at banning live sheep exports by sea from May 1, 2028....
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
Green Party pledges to 'fight' for Nature Restoration Law
The Green Party said it will “fight for the passage and implementation” of the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL)....
Agri-Business
'No plans' to ban live exports for slaughter in non-EU countries
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has ruled out banning live exports of animals for slaughter to...
Sheep
Australian live sheep exports by sea to be phased out by 2028
The export of live sheep by sea from Australia will end on in 2028, the Australian government has announced. A...
Agri-Business
RSA confirms participation in 'enforcement operation' in Cherbourg
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed to Agriland that it took part in a recent enforcement operation in Cherbourg,...
Agri-Business
DAFM: More clarity needed on EU animal transport proposals
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that negotiations on draft European Commission animal transport proposals...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Opportunity to enhance Irish veal production 'over time'
The newly appointed chair designate of Bord Bia has said that there is a opportunity for Ireland to enhance its...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
Live exports must be 'vigorously' protected - Punch
Independent European election candidate Eddie Punch has said that live exports to the EU are “vital” for Irish farming and...
Beef
Indonesia suspends cattle imports from Australian facility
Indonesia has temporarily suspended the export of live cattle from a facility in the northern territory of Australia. The suspension...
Beef
Dutch parliament told that the import of calves from Ireland is 'increasing'
The Dutch parliament has heard that “the import of calves from Ireland is increasing every year”. The Minister of Agriculture,...
Beef
Over 2,300 Irish cattle set sail to Africa as more sought
Over 2,300 cattle boarded the livestock-carrier vessel the ‘Shorthorn Express’ at the weekend, as the ship departed from the east...
Beef
DAFM to train additional vets to accompany live animal exports
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is to host a training session next month to increase “the pool...
Beef
'Stop importing calves from Ireland'- Dutch politicianÂ
A motion to review the imports of calves to the Netherlands was recently passed in the Dutch House of Representatives....
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Agri-Business
Re-export of livestock on ship not approved by Australian officials
Efforts to re-export livestock on board a ship that is currently stranded off Australia’s coast have been blocked by the...
Agri Politics
Live exports used as 'agenda' against farming - Markey
MEP Colm Markey said that discussions around live exports are being used as a talking course for an “agenda” against...
Agri-Business
No 'significant' concerns for livestock stuck on ship off Australia
Following the return of a ship to Australia that was en route to the Middle East, the Australian Department of...
Agri-Business
Ship carrying thousands of livestock directed to return to Australia
A livestock ship carrying thousands of cattle and sheep destined for the Middle East was directed to return to Australia...