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Department looks to streamline BSE and scrapie lab tests
James Hanly
These sampling spoons are used in the extraction of brain tissue matter from carcasses at knackeries and slaughter plants and must be capable of transferring tissue without spillage.
Department looks to streamline BSE and scrapie lab tests
Waterford family named Tirlán milk supplier of the year
29 April 2025 News
Waterford family named Tirlán milk supplier of the year
The co-operative held its dairy and sustainability awards on Tuesday 29 April, which recognised the commitment of Tirlán suppliers who delivered high-quality sustainably produced milk.
Six marts sanctioned over calf welfare breaches
29 April 2025 News
Six marts sanctioned over calf welfare breaches
Department investigations encompassed a detailed examination of over 19 hours of unedited footage obtained from RTÉ, records retained by the marts and all relevant legislation.
Tirlán ordered to pay €5,000 to charity after polluting river
The incident occurred at Tirlán’s dairy processing facility in Lough Egish Business Park in November 2023.
29 April 2025 News
Compulsory housing order for poultry to be lifted in May
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has urged that farmer remain cautious about the risk of avian influenza, as he announced that the measures introduced in February would be lifted.
29 April 2025 Poultry
Slovakian farmer faces prison over EU farm payment fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Slovakia has filed an indictment against a farmer for submitting incorrect statements to Slovakia’s Agricultural Paying Agency.
29 April 2025 News
Portumna Mart licence suspended by PSRA
The PRSA sought and was granted sanction by the High Court to suspend Portumna Mart's licence to sell, Rachel Donovan and Darren Carty report.
29 April 2025 News
Make sure you are controlling weeds this spring
Weed control is the topic of the week this week. Make sure you are controlling weeds that have become resistant to some products.
29 April 2025 News
Agricultural land price expected to increase by 6%
The SCSI, in partnership with Teagasc, published the Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2025, which showed average rental prices in 2025 are expected to increase by 7%.
29 April 2025 News
Beef prices: processors peel another 10c/kg off quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
28 April 2025 Markets
Slovakia bans mart sales and shows to stem foot-and-mouth risks
The Slovakian government announced the “extraordinary emergency measures” on Monday in an effort to stem the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and it will be in effect until further notice.
28 April 2025 News
Portumna Mart cancels this week’s sales
The mart sent correspondence to customers notifying them that sales including Monday’s calf and weanling sale and Wednesday’s cattle sale had been cancelled.
28 April 2025 News