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Animal Welfare Sentence: Limerick Court Hands Down Significant Conviction
A Limerick court has imposed a significant animal welfare sentence, including prison time and a lifetime ban on…
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TAMS 3 Statistics: Updated Department of Agriculture Information Table Published
The Department of Agriculture has updated the TAMS 3 information table on gov.ie, giving farmers access to the…
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TAMS 3 Statistics: Updated Agriculture Investment Information Table Released
The Department of Agriculture has updated the TAMS 3 statistics information table, giving Irish farmers access to the…
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Dog Control Ireland: gov.ie Stakeholder Group Reviews Policy and Legislation
Ireland’s Dog Control Stakeholder Group brings government and animal welfare organisations together to review dog control policy and…
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ABP Plants: Ireland’s EU-Approved Animal By-Product Facilities Explained
Ireland’s official EU-approved ABP plants register covers authorised facilities, registered operators, collection centres and approved laboratories.
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Fertiliser Aid Deadline Extended: Farmers Have Until 30 October to Check National Database Records
Farmers have until 30 October 2026 to verify National Fertiliser Database records for Ireland’s €46.2m fertiliser aid scheme.
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BISS Payments: €551 Million Starts Reaching Over 110,000 Irish Farmers
BISS and CRISS advance payments worth €551 million have begun for 110,089 Irish farmers at an increased 75%…
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gov.ie: EU-Approved Animal By-Product Plants and Registers Explained
The gov.ie register lists EU-approved animal by-product plants, registered operators, collection centres and DAFM-approved laboratories in Ireland.
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gov.ie: €46.2 Million Fertiliser Aid Scheme Opens Key Deadline for Farmers
Irish farmers must check fertiliser records and complete NFD registration by 23 October 2026 to qualify for the…
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ACRES LESS 2026: Farmers Must Submit Annual Declaration by 2 November
ACRES participants must submit their 2026 Low Emission Slurry Spreading declaration through MyAgfood.ie by 2 November 2026.
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BISS Payments: Minister Heydon Confirms Payments Will Begin Before Weekend
Minister Martin Heydon confirms delayed BISS and CRISS payments will begin before the weekend at a 75% rate.
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gov.ie: Farmers Face 15 October Deadline for National Fertiliser Database Closing Stock Declaration
Irish farmers must submit 2026 National Fertiliser Database closing stock declarations, including nil returns, by 15 October.
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AIM Animal Traceability Ireland: New 2026 Guidance for Livestock Identification and Movement
Ireland’s updated AIM guidance explains livestock identification, movement notifications, shows, exports and compliance requirements for farmers and organisers.
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Organic Farming Ireland: What Farmers and Consumers Need to Know
Organic farming Ireland explained: discover certification, conversion requirements, supports, organic seeds and consumer protections under EU rules.
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Tree Felling Licences: Ireland’s Application Fees, Forms and Forestry Rules
Ireland’s tree felling licences explained: application fees, official forms, site notices and forestry requirements from the Department of…
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gov.ie: Cattle AIM System Explained for Irish Farmers
Cattle AIM explained: discover Ireland’s bovine identification, passport, herd-register and movement-reporting requirements for farmers.
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Shamonda Virus Ireland: Positive Bovine Tests Reported in Cork
A private laboratory has reported positive Shamonda virus tests in cattle samples from two Cork farms, prompting follow-up…
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Shamonda Virus Ireland: Positive Bovine Test Reported in County Cork
A private laboratory has reported Ireland’s first Shamonda virus detection in bovine samples from two County Cork farms.
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gov.ie: EU Approved ABP Plants and Ireland’s Official Animal By-Products Register
The gov.ie register lists Ireland’s EU-approved animal by-products plants, registered operators, collection centres and approved laboratories.
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One Health Ireland: Government Committee Publishes 2026 Oversight Materials
Ireland’s One Health Oversight Committee publishes terms of reference, meeting agendas and reports on coordinated human, animal and…