News - Department of Agriculture
45,000 hens restricted in Monaghan pending further tests
The Department of Agriculture confirmed that initial tests on samples returned negative for bird flu.
Feb 21, 2025 15:48
Advice issued to public over bird flu
The Department of Agriculture remind members of the public not to touch sick or dead wild birds.
Feb 21, 2025 13:05
Calls to end live Irish calf exports
The Department of Agriculture says it's aware of the footage showing poor animal welfare standards and has contacted Israeli authorities.
Oct 9, 2024 08:55
Cavan TD asks Taoiseach to pay ACRES now
Deputy Smith asked the Taoiseach directly to pay 85% of the money due to farmers now.
Dec 13, 2023 12:41
Cavan farmer outraged by delays in ACRES scheme payments
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare chair and Ballyconnell native Hugh Farrell, says this will be a huge blow to 18,600 farmers.
Dec 8, 2023 16:02
Agriculture Minister says 'door always open' to farming groups
Farm leaders did not engage with the Agriculture Minister yesterday over new nitrate rules.
Sep 8, 2023 09:33
Food-recall for some 'Western Brand' raw chicken products
t's due to an ongoing Department of Agriculture investigation into the possible presence of Salmonella.
Feb 4, 2023 10:19
63 cattle reported stolen or missing in the region during 2022
New figures from the Department of Agriculture show that 63 cattle were reported stolen or missing in Cavan and Monaghan last year.
Feb 2, 2023 11:57
6 poultry farms identified locally in salmonella investigation
The health of the consumer is what matters.
Feb 1, 2023 17:30
Local councillor calls for 'tree free zone' in west Cavan
'Small improvements are always very much fought against by the Forestry Service and by vested interests'
Dec 21, 2022 17:00NorthernSound Newsletter
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