N.Ireland
Non-derogated manure export submission date extended - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully lobbied the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to secure an extension for farmers...
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Farm families 'struggling to meet needs' after storm damage
Farm families are “struggling to meet basic needs” as the cleanup from Storm Éowyn is continuing almost a week after...
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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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Survey created to highlight extent of dog attacks on sheep
A sheep farmer based in Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan has created an anonymous, online survey to gather statistics on dog attacks...
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Gardaí warn public to be aware of scams in storm aftermath
An Garda Síochána has advised the public to be aware of possible scams in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In...
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€1.5m grant scheme for traditional farm buildings opens
Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has announced the opening of the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings...
Agri-Business
Organic farmers plea for government assistance after storm
Talamh Beo has called on the government to provide assistance to farmers and growers who have lost critical infrastructure due...
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ICMSA calls for inspections to be suspended following storm damage
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for farm inspections to be suspended for at least a week...
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MEP calls on gov to accept EU aid as 246,000 still without power
An Irish MEP has called on the government to accept offers of storm aid from the EU, as 246,000 homes,...
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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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Emergency response hubs to be set up for areas with power outages
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is helping local authorities set up response hubs in areas impacted by power outages. The...
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100,000 customers may be without power past next Friday
Storm Éowyn brought extensive damage to electricity infrastructure resulting in 768,000 customers losing supply on January 24, with 330,000 still without power...
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Snow, ice, rain and wind warnings issued for many counties
As the country deals with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn and with Storm Herminia is on the way, Met Éireann...
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Further weather warnings issued with Storm Herminia on the way
Met Éireann has issued further weather warnings for many counties, as Storm Herminia makes its way to Ireland tomorrow Sunday...
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HSA urges 'safety first' during storm clean up
As Storm Éowyn passes through the country today (Friday, January 24) and clean-up operations get underway, the Health and Safety...
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme available through Storm Éowyn
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to...
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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....
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ESB warns that some power outages will last days
With 715,000 homes, farms and businesses without power as of 8:00a.m today (Friday, January 24) due to Storm Éowyn, ESB...
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Offaly farmer elected as new chair of Tullamore Show
John Keena, from Ferbane in Co. Offaly, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Tullamore Show. The suckler...
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National parks and NPWS sites to close due to Storm Éowyn
All of the country’s national parks and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) sites will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January...
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Storm Éowyn: ICMSA urges farmers to 'minimise personal risks'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is urging “community-minded farmers” to take care and minimise personal risks during Storm...