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The €85m problem: Why Ireland cannot risk avian flu vaccination due to trade rules https://t.co/NTqBsalSei
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Despite bird flu outbreaks in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture are not considering vaccinations for poultry due to trade and surveillance worries.
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Is this likely to be Ireland’s last derogation? https://t.co/zOpE87HNvs
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The draft proposals for the sixth Nitrates Action Programme include additional slurry storage and a mandatory nutrient balance number for every farm — a measure aimed at ensuring farmers track what...
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Stephen Cadogan: Fine weather, full tanks and falling prices — the dairy paradox of 2025 https://t.co/BlV4rJHgXw
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Unfortunately, the world is suddenly awash with milk supplies, so the price of dairy products and of milk must fall
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How much more slurry storage will I need under the new Nitrates Action Programme? https://t.co/MW1Dw7KMji
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To give farmers time to plan and invest in additional storage, the new requirements will not come into effect until October 1, 2028
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Domestic milk intake up almost 400 million litres compared to 2024 https://t.co/2ncg5d9kFi
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It comes despite dairy cow numbers being on the decline in the past few years
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Bruising under skin a telltale sign of bird flu, top vet says https://t.co/X1izb6X2pw
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Haemorrhaging under the skin of birds is a consistent common symptom amongst all positive bird flu cases so far
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Farm hazardous waste collection days announced https://t.co/K0GC50v4KC
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The Department of Agriculture has announced six farm hazardous waste collection days over the next few weeks in Clare, Meath, Cork, Tipperary, Mayo, and Kerry
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Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes https://t.co/mu8dhftg6J
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This year will live long in my memory as a very dry year, punctuated with occasional rainfall, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry
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A vaccine for poultry is not currently being considered to combat bird flu by the department, with poultry farmers and bird owners encouraged to house their birds immediately if their facilities allow, ahead of the compulsory housing order. https://t.co/WnnkXizoLy
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Bird owners have been encouraged to house their birds if facilities allow, ahead of the compulsory housing order due to current outbreaks of bird flu.
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IE Explains: What does a housing order for poultry mean? https://t.co/iQCxfBnAEX
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All owners of poultry and captive birds are to adhere to a compulsory housing order which will be implement from Monday, November 10, as directed by the Department of Agriculture
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Losing CAP could cost EU 250,000 agri-food jobs and €8bn in trade losses, report shows https://t.co/yBi4sRFf4N
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Without CAP, farm income would decline by about 11%, but as much as 21% for smaller and more vulnerable farms, overall EU food production would fall by 5%, and food prices would rise, according to EU...
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Irish farms produce enough protein for 30 million people https://t.co/UWgVao3N5h
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Report shows the average dairy farm generates enough protein per hectare to meet the yearly requirement of 20 people, while the corresponding figures for the average tillage, cattle and sheep farm...
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Losing derogation will be catastrophic, IFA meeting told https://t.co/aHD6kgpfZ1
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The Irish Farmers’ Association Nitrates Derogation meeting heard that a loss of derogation would incur an average reduction of €43,500 to a family farm income if stocking rates are forced to drop
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Our lead story this week: No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon https://t.co/8CXpukhMuJ
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Minister Heydon was met with a 1,000 plus crowd at the IFA's Nitrates Derogation national meeting at Corrin Mart, Fermoy.
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Farmers protested at Corrin Mart, Fermoy on Monday night regarding the possible loss of derogation.
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Agricultural land sales dropped by almost 9% in 2024 https://t.co/4XvcqjUirg
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A total of 57,212 acres of agricultural land was sold in 2024, a drop on 2023 figures, but 2024 experienced a median increase of 10.3% in price per acre
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Compulsory housing order for poultry from November 10 to stop spread of bird flu https://t.co/OKRm61hlMx
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The order follows recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Fota Wildlife Park in Cork and a further reported outbreak in a turkey flock in Co Carlow
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North Cork Creameries CEO Pat Sheahan to step down https://t.co/IwhctcHdOx
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Mr Sheahan has served the company since 2013
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New poultry biosecurity measures to start on November 1 https://t.co/kfCPMYrDKG
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As of November 1, poultry farmers and flock owners must adhere to the new biosecurity measures announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon.
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Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards https://t.co/rpXoWlVh6X
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The Ryan Family from Moyne, Thurles were the overall winners of the 2025 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
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