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Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed these cases, which are the first of the 2025-2026 vector season when the risk of transmission is high.

NEWS 17 July 2025

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Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

NEWS 16 July 2025

Kingscourt plans for twice weekly online cattle sales for TB restricted herds

Kingscourt plans for twice weekly online cattle sales for TB restricted herds

NEWS 11 July 2025

First deadline to verify slurry movements is next week

First deadline to verify slurry movements is next week

First deadline to verify slurry movements is next week

NEWS 10 July 2025

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

NEWS 10 July 2025

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SCEP tops list of scheme appeals in 2024

SCEP tops list of scheme appeals in 2024

The Agriculture Appeals Office released its annual report which found that SCEP related appeals accounted for the highest proportion of all appeals last year, at 21.5%.

NEWS 7 July 2025

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

In March 2023, a farmer had declared his herd would have a programme reference of 100, in accordance with the original terms and conditions.

NEWS 7 July 2025

Arthur Quinn to be laid to rest

Arthur Quinn to be laid to rest

Thursday’s sheep sale has been cancelled with the mart reopening for its weekly cattle and calf sale on Saturday.

NEWS 7 July 2025

Agricultural operating surplus jumps by €1.6bn in 2024

Agricultural operating surplus jumps by €1.6bn in 2024

“This estimate shows that while agricultural incomes have not yet recovered to their 2022 levels, they are significantly higher than they were in 2023," said Mairead Griffin.

NEWS 7 July 2025

Farmers hold ‘all the cards’ against beef processors – ICMSA

Farmers hold ‘all the cards’ against beef processors – ICMSA

It comes after many processors have been forced to halt price pulling due to dwindling numbers, according to the association.

NEWS 7 July 2025

AGRI committee’s stance on CAP ‘sends a strong message’ - ICSA

AGRI committee’s stance on CAP ‘sends a strong message’ - ICSA

The AGRI committee has called for an increased and standalone CAP budget, the retention of its two-pillar structure, continued direct supports for active farmers, and a reduction in bureaucracy.

NEWS 7 July 2025

ABP offers ‘financial backing and technical advice’ to young beef farmers

ABP offers ‘financial backing and technical advice’ to young beef farmers

Participating young farmers will benefit from finishing bonuses, ABP-financed calf purchases and interim payments to help cashflow.

NEWS 7 July 2025

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