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'It's a great honour' - Ireland to co-host major international conference on livestock sustainability

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in conjunction with the Food and Agriculture Office (FAO) in Rome, will this week host the 12th meeting of the Global Agenda on Sustainability Livestock (GASL). GASL is an independent agency which ...

03 Oct 2022 at 16:18

National News

Gardai urge dog owners to keep pets away from livestock

Gardai are urging dog owners to keep their pets away from livestock. In a statement, a Garda spokesman said people near farming areas must make sure dogs cannot escape their property as they may find their way onto land containing sheep. According ...

29 Sept 2021 at 17:24

National News

McConalogue praises 'resilience' of mart staff as facemask rules come to an end

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is praising the "tremendous resilience" of livestock mart managers and staff as the requirement to wear facemasks comes to an end. Minister Charlie McConalogue made the comments today (Wednesday ...

23 Feb 2022 at 14:12

National News

Vet group calls on McConalogue to address antiparasitic resistance in Irish livestock

Antiparasitic resistance among livestock must be addressed with a science-based approach. That's according to Veterinary Ireland (VI), which is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, to address ...

26 Jun 2023 at 16:06

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Longford farmers hear of Suckler Cow Efficiency Programme

The Suckler Cow Efficiency Programme is the new Suckler Cow Scheme that will replace both the BDGP & BEEP-S schemes that finished at the end of 2022. This will be a five year programme, with a proposed opening date of the middle of March ...

12 Feb 2023 at 11:02

National News

ISPCA warns dog owners to be 'on guard' as lambing season approaches

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is urging dog owners to be "on guard" as lambing season approaches. Under the Control of Dogs Act, dog owners can be held financially liable for any damage caused to ...

25 Feb 2024 at 17:07

National News

Keep dogs under control to avoid preventable livestock attacks - Gardaí

Gardaí are urging dog owners to keep pets under control to avoid harming livestock. Livestock attacks - most commonly involving sheep - occur every year, and can result in the dog or dogs involved being destroyed. Situations such ...

02 Jan 2024 at 10:41

Farming

Large turnout for Longford Pedigree Belgian Blue Sale

The pedigree livestock sale hosted by James McNally, Dunbeggan House, Ballymacormack, Longford attracted buyers from right across the island of Ireland. Animals up for auction included a number of award winning Belgian Blues. ...

17 Oct 2022 at 21:13

National News

Farmers across Ireland urged to take steps to protect their livestock during hot weather

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has advised to farmers to take steps to protect their livestock during the hot weather. “While the recent good weather is welcomed by the farming community ...

18 Jul 2022 at 11:29

Farming

Longford farmers call for increased TB compensation rates to be applied immediately

Speaking following the latest Financial TB Working Group Meeting, Des Morrison, Chairperson of the ICMSA Livestock Committee stated that the Income Supplement increases on the table from the Department of Agriculture Food ...

06 Nov 2022 at 11:00

Farming

Fears that several marts will not be able to cope with Level 5 restrictions

Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy has made representations to the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue seeking exemptions to allow 20 buyers into the mart in a socially distanced setting to ensure a fair approach ...

21 Oct 2020 at 23:51

Business

Back in the ring - marts re-open for buyers this week

With marts due back this week, farmers need to be realistic regarding what to expect and what can be allowed under the less restrictive but nonetheless still applicable Covid protocols, ICOS has stated. Ray Doyle, ...

20 May 2021 at 13:46

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