Agri-Business
Trump tariff threat a 'lose-lose scenario' - minister
The possibility of tariffs being placed on agri-food exports to the US with the incoming administration of Donald Trump is...
United States
Pig/Poultry
First severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in US confirmed
The first US case of severe illness in a human due to the H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu)...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy
US dairy farm size set to maintain an upward trajectory
Dairy farm size in the United States (US) looks set to increase further during the period ahead, as economic pressures...
Machinery
Ag Express to help keep McHale balers running in US
From America, comes news that McHale has just teamed up with a specialist repair company to ensure that the electronic...
Tillage
Dry weather patterns impact on global wheat prices
Continuing dry weather in Russia, Ukraine and parts of the United States has signalled a strengthening of global wheat prices...
Agri-Business
US judge rejects Ornua butter packaging trademark claims
A US judge has rejected claims made by Ornua, the owner of the Kerrygold butter brand, that the similarity of...
Sheep
American man charged for conspiracy to clone giant sheep
An American man was charged in connection with committing two felony wildlife crimes yesterday (Monday, September 30) at the U.S...
Rural Life
US confirms first human bird flu case without animal contact
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first US case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
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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-Business
Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order banning the use of a pesticide which poses serious...
Agri-Business
USDA offers another $300 million to grow export markets
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make another $300 million available to help grow export markets for...
Dairy News
Outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to Iowa
Iowa has become the tenth US state to have confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a dairy...
Agri Health
Scientists: Pasteurisation 'effectively inactivates' bird flu viruses in milk
New research published today (Monday, June 3) by UK and Scottish scientists has confirmed that pasteurisation should “effectively inactivate” H5N1...
Agri-Business
US judge rules case involving Kerrygold packaging to proceed
Ornua has failed in its attempt to have a case alleging that chemicals previously used in its Kerrygold packaging could...
Rural Life
Bird flu confirmed in person who had contact with infected cattle
A person in the United States who had contact with dairy cattle in Texas infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Bird flu detected in dairy cows in the US
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in sick cattle on two...
Agri-Business
US-Ireland agri-research partnership opens for proposals
The 2024 call for proposals under the United States (US) -Ireland research and development partnership in agriculture has opened. It...
Agri-Business
Minister concludes first phase of US trade mission in Texas
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has concluded the first phase...
Agri-Business
Minister Hackett begins agri-food trade mission to the US
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pippa Hackett has begun an agri-food trade mission...