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Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 16 August 2026

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

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TVR part of new Irish TB approach

TVR part of new Irish TB approach

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

TB project aims for 40% cut in reactors

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

SCHEMES 5 August 2026

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

NEWS 5 August 2026

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New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

The free step-by-step guide was launched by Teagasc following research examining how farmers and vets experience TB outbreaks on Irish farms.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Novel communication load for TB

Novel communication load for TB

Efforts to lighten the bureaucratic load on farmers have obviously been lost on some sections of the Department.

DEALER 22 July 2026

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Many question marks over a TVR approach

Test, vaccinate or remove is put forward as an option, but there is little evidence to prove it will work.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Limited number of credible TB options

Limited number of credible TB options

Two main options have been put forward for badger intervention work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

TB reactors down overall but seven counties now worse than 2025

There are seven areas where TB looks to be getting worse, despite the overall reduction in reactors seen over recent months.

NEWS 22 July 2026

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

TVR seen as lowest risk for DAERA

Analysis by DAERA has looked at the various risks involved in a potential cull of badgers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Weather playing ball in Co Tyrone

Weather playing ball in Co Tyrone

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock is making the most of the dry conditions

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

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