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Radical TB plan floated by Department
Declan O’Brien
Major changes to the TB testing programme, the rules relating to animal movements and to disease compensation are included in the Department's plan.
2 April 2025 News
No EU requirement for forestry replanting
The present requirement to replant after clear felling is a major obstacle to afforestation in Ireland, claimed consultants.
2 April 2025 News
Just 4% of ash dieback compensation paid
The Climate Action Performance Payment Scheme (CAPP) was announced last April to support plantation owners impacted by ash dieback.
Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts
The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.
2 April 2025 News
Farmers urged to add their voice to rural development survey
The Department of Rural and Community Development stressed that the survey is open to everyone and all responses are anonymous. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 2 April.
1 April 2025 News
Éowyn knocked grass growth along with trees
Sea spray from the storm was carried over 3km inland in some areas, resulting in significant salt burn of grass covers.
30 March 2025 News
ICMSA backs TB movements clampdown
But the IFA disagreed with ICMSA’s demands, questioning if tighter restrictions on cattle movements were actually warranted.
26 March 2025 News
Dairy sector needs to grasp succession nettle
The long hours worked on dairy farms, the better pay and employment conditions available off farm and income volatility, are some of the reasons why young people are slow to commit to dairying.
26 March 2025 News
Dolan slates Government's approach on AD
Farmers could transform the challenge of high energy prices into an opportunity, if the right policy framework was put in place for on-farm renewable energy production.
26 March 2025 News
Dairying in the post-boom era
What does the future hold for Ireland's dairy sector now that unfettered dairy expansion has come to a halt?
26 March 2025 News
More consolidation likely in the sector
Lakeland Dairies CEO insisted the co-op will be open to consolidation discussions 'if it makes sense for their farm families'.
26 March 2025 News
Tighten TB movement controls says ICMSA
IFA disagreed with ICMSA and questioned if tighter restrictions on cattle movements were actually warranted.
26 March 2025 News