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Ammonia gas – a nitrogen-based compound – is released during slurry spreading Going vegan, buying organic, eating locally produced meat and dairy

Beef farmers are constantly looking for solutions to remain viable. Eddie Webb, Drystock Adviser in Tuam met up with a farmer who

Working with livestock is responsible for 39 farm workplace deaths on Irish farms in the last 10 years. During this period 7

With over 600 first cut grass silage samples now analysed at their laboratory in Ashbourne, Trouw Nutrition GB say early indicators are

This year due to Covid-19 restrictions instead of the planned open day we are bringing you a week of webinars and panel

Official figures show that some 38,838 cattle were processed in Department of Agriculture approved beef export plants last week. The addition of

The number of cattle slaughtered in September 2019 decreased by 40.2% when compared to September 2018, according to the Central Statistics Office

According to the United Nation’s (UN’s) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Fears are growing that the recent “rapid onset” of African Swine

The proper handling of livestock is vital in order to ensure safety on the farm runs smoothly. The Health & Safety Authority’s

Farmers have described conditions as "difficult and challenging", with some dairy farmers struggling to keep water supplies flowing in milking parlours. Livestock

A new report published by Teagasc highlights all available parasite control products for sheep producers. The document contains five critical pieces of

Courtesy of the Health & Safety Authority and available through the HSA’s website and Youtube channel, here is “Bull Testimonial” from the Farm Safe Series to