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ICMSA calls for ‘utter confusion’ over new TB rules to be addressed

The deputy president of the ICMSA has said that the plan must have farmer ‘buy-in’ if it is to succeed in slowing and then reversing TB incidence.

NEWS 11 March 2026

ICMSA calls for ‘utter confusion’ over new TB rules to be addressed

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Stronger calves best sellers in Ballymahon

Stronger calves best sellers in Ballymahon

MARKETS 10 March 2026

February milk price holds at Lakeland Dairies

February milk price holds at Lakeland Dairies

NEWS 10 March 2026

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

NEWS 10 March 2026

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

NEWS 10 March 2026

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Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

The CAO has reported a 198% increase in total mentions of veterinary medicine, with new courses in high demand, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 9 March 2026

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

Proceedings also challenge the validity of the nitrates derogation granted last December.

NEWS 9 March 2026

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries over job threats

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries over job threats

SIPTU wants to explore alternatives to the proposed job losses at North Cork Creameries, which employs over 100 workers.

NEWS 9 March 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

Here is a recap of crop diversification requirements for the season ahead. The rules are prohibitive but have to be enforced.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

Imports of Brazilian beef into Ireland jumped from 22t in 2016 to 172t last year.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Beef quotes drop again this week

Beef quotes drop again this week

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 9 March 2026

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