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The latest farming news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with breaking news stories from the agriculture sector.

No bank holiday boost for beef quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
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Genotyping: industry involvement shared
The move will increase the accuracy of the various indices the ICBF generates.
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The 3 Rs of worm control: Right dose, Right animal and Right time
As sure as night follows day, once the grass really starts to grow, cattle and sheep will be challenged by the burden of worms.
Farmer Writes: fresh competition in British beef market
The UK commences a trade deal with Australia and New Zealand this week, and Tommy Moyles wonders what impact it could have on the Irish beef trade.
Farmer Writes: growth rates dropping like a stone
Growth rates have already dropped below 50kg per day, which is almost unheard of in May.
Forestry debacle rumbles on
The ash dieback compensation saga and controversy around Coillte's partnerships are eroding farmer confidence in forestry.
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Keeping social sustainability in mind during summertime
Summer is a busy time for farms across the country, but farmers need to keep mindful of farm safety.
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The 3 Rs of worm control: Right dose, Right animal and Right time
As sure as night follows day, once the grass really starts to grow, cattle and sheep will be challenged by the burden of worms.
Forestry largely missing from Food Vision 2030 annual report
Progress on comprehensive forestry goals and actions in the 2021 Food Vision absent in the 2022 annual report, writes Donal Magner.
Poultry welfare proposals could ‘quadruple’ chicken costs – IFA
Costs would surge if poultry stocking rates are dropped and low limits set for broiler growth rates, Sweetnam said.
Two UK poultry workers test positive for bird flu
The poultry farm workers have since tested negative and had no bird flu symptoms.