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Watch: this week in photos as rural Ireland protests EU-Mercosur deal

Our top farming photos from the past week include slurry spreading, mart action and farmer protests against EU-Mercosur deal.

NEWS 18 January 2026

Watch: this week in photos as rural Ireland protests EU-Mercosur deal

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Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

NEWS 18 January 2026

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

MANAGEMENT 18 January 2026

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

NEWS 18 January 2026

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

CALVES 18 January 2026

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Rye brome confirmed as first ALS-resistant species in Ireland

Rye brome confirmed as first ALS-resistant species in Ireland

Vigilance is key, as Teagasc’s Vijaya Bhaskar highlights the first detection of ALS-resistant rye brome in Irish tillage and stresses the need for close monitoring.

NEWS 17 January 2026

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

Overtime for Department staff arising from extended working hours associated with the preparation and delivery of presidency events and meetings is expected to cost €160,000.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Halting NI sheep imports will not stop bluetongue spread - Department

Halting NI sheep imports will not stop bluetongue spread - Department

Department of Agriculture vet warns that Ireland is facing into a risky year when it comes to bluetongue.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Plans for BVD freedom under way

Plans for BVD freedom under way

The BVD technical working group is preparing for Ireland to be BVD-free and is looking at how disease surveillance will then take place.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 17 January 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

There are many roles on dairy farms around the country being advertised this week.

NEWS 17 January 2026

'Pioneer' of Simmental breed passes away

'Pioneer' of Simmental breed passes away

John Connaughton, one of the first breeders to import pedigree Simmental cattle into Ireland has passed away at the age of 94.

PEDIGREE 17 January 2026

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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