Aisling O'Brien

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Knackeries halt fallen sheep and horse collections amid DAFM dispute

By: Aisling O Brien

A dispute between knackeries and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) over the Fallen Animal Scheme has escalated as it enters a second week.

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Pilot aims to address farmer and rural community isolation

By: Aisling O Brien

A pilot initiative aimed at addressing isolation in farming and rural communities is due to be launched this year.

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Danone reports sales growth in Q3 as prices increase

By: Aisling O Brien

French food company Danone has reported "solid performance" in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, despite a "volatile" environment.

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Deadline approaches for AFBI Farmers' Forum applications

By: Aisling O Brien

Farmers in Northern Ireland with an interest in how agricultural research can help the sector are being encouraged to join a new forum.

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Third outbreak of Newcastle disease found on Brazilian poultry farm

By: Aisling O Brien

A third outbreak of Newcastle disease has been detected on a poultry farm in Brazil, the country's agriculture ministry confirmed.

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CAP installation aid proposal a 'huge leap' for young Irish farmers

By: Aisling O Brien

A proposal for installation aid to remain as a mandatory measure under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "a huge leap for Ireland's young farmers", according to the Macra president.

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Proposed 24% CAP funding cut for Irish farmers 'hasn't gone away'

By: Aisling O Brien

A proposed 24% cut in funding for Irish farmers under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "still on the table", the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has warned.

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Govt urged to provide funding to resolve fallen animal scheme row

By: Aisling O Brien

Funding for a new Fallen Animal Scheme "must not come out of farmers' pockets", the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said.

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Equipment from Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant offered in auction

By: Aisling O Brien

Production equipment from Trouw Nutrition's Belfast manufacturing plant is to be sold at auction following the closure of the facility last month.

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Irish beef imports rise 13% in first 8 months of 2026

By: Aisling O Brien

Over 27,000 tonnes of beef was imported into Ireland in the first eight months of 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed.