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BVD incidence continues in wrong direction
Darren Carty
There has been both a concerning increase in the number of BVD positive calves identified and the number of herds with disease outbreaks.
11 June 2025 News
Bord Bia targets growth for beef and dairy in Japan
Joe Moore, Bord Bia’s market manager for Japan and Korea, told the Irish Farmers Journal that there is opportunity for the dairy sector to expand its offering outside of cheese.
11 June 2025 News
Department reminds finishing units of TB rules
Regional veterinary office staff are to conduct inspections on feedlots to ensure the increased TB control requirements are met.
National genotyping programme reopens for new applicants
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon reopened the programme on Tuesday. It began in 2023 and aims to build a fully genotyped national herd.
11 June 2025 News
Bord Bia launches first Asian chapter of Chefs' Irish Beef Club
'Irish beef is growing in strength in Japan and launching the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club here in Tokyo is testament to how well premium Irish beef is received on the global stage,' Minister Heydon said.
11 June 2025 News
Finishing cattle earlier can reduce emissions by 32% - ABP
The study was conducted over the last 10 years at the ABP demonstration farm in Carlow, where 5,500 cattle have gone through its system.
11 June 2025 News
Irish beef tongue proves to be popular in Japan
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is in Japan this week promoting Irish agri food.
11 June 2025 News
Young Stock Podcast: Dovea worker using genetics on suckler farm
On this week’s episode, James Hanly spoke to Adrian Bourke. He has worked in exports and distribution for Dovea Genetics and we walked around his family’s farm to see if he practises what he preaches.
9 June 2025 News
10 cattle die in lightning strike in Cavan
The incident happened in the Butlersbridge area of Co Cavan on Friday evening.
7 June 2025 News
Calf export levels well ahead of 2024 levels
Increased demand from Europe has been a notable trend in calf sales through April and May. Shippers have been very active especially for stronger calves.
5 June 2025 News
Conventional beef prices on par with organic beef
Chairperson of the Limerick Tipperary Organic farmers group, Robert Barton, described it as 'a time of madness for beef [prices]' which has left many farmers less incentivised to convert to organic.
4 June 2025 News
Ireland working with Malta and Cyprus to protect live exports
Midlands-North West MEP Nina Carberry spoke to Caitríona Morrissey about the threats to both live animals exports and the CAP budget.
4 June 2025 News