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Comment: It’s time to stop rushing
The weather for the next few days is set fair. So, let’s hope that farmers and contractors will have the...
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Ballymoney – a role model for all other agricultural shows
A trip to Ballymoney Show is a truly unique experience as, since its inception many decades ago, North Antrim’s annual celebration...
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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...
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History made at Ballymena Show 2014
For the first time ever a commercial animal led the Parade of Champions at this year’s Ballymena Show in Co....
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Sometimes showing isn’t all about winning!
The camaraderie within our livestock farming industry is truly infectious. A perfect example of this arose on Saturday past at...
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ICSA calls for TAMS funding to be ring fenced
ICSA Munster vice-president John Halley has called for ring fencing of TAMS funding under the new Rural Development Programme for...
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Which direction now for Balmoral?
By any yardstick of measurement Balmoral Show 2014 was a resounding success. Record crowds, tremendous weather and a truly exciting...
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Farmers provide excellent care for their animals- Downey
Addressing the Animal Health and Welfare Conference in Dublin Castle today (Fri), IFA President Eddie Downey said the health and...
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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...
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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...
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'Donkeys don’t encourage active farming and may lose "livestock" status'
Donkeys, horses, goats and deer are currently eligible for inclusion when calculating stocking density, according to the Minister for Agriculture,...
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Has spring finally arrived?
Although the weather forecast for the next few days isn’t that good, most farmers will agree that the spring of...
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Northern Ireland Grain Trade enters CAP debate
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association has entered the CAP reform debate by telling Farm Minister Michel O’Neill that future Pillar...
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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...
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Beef to feature more prominently at 2014 Livestock Event
Beef will feature more prominently at The Livestock Event in response to positive exhibitor feedback and visitor demand for more...