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Scientists wary of bird flu pandemic ‘unfolding in slow motion’
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoScientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic, according to Reuters interviews with more than a dozen leading disease experts.
Minister pours cold water over possibility of extending slurry spreading date
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoThe Minister for Agriculture has poured cold water over the prospect of extending the slurry...
Darragh McCullough: Why in an era of data, spin, and global finance, I often feel the finely honed...
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoIt’s a time of my farming year that I often dread. We’re up to our oxters harvesting daffodil bulbs,...
How road issues set this West Cork farmer on the path to becoming an undertaker and a local...
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoAlmost 20 years ago, John Michael Foley was at something of a crossroads. Well, he was actually on...
Gillian O’Sullivan: Make sure you secure your farm’s future – succession planning has never been...
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoThe dairy industry has seen a noticeable uptick in herd dispersal sales this year, with projections...
‘The chicken side of the business is growing faster than the beef side’ – Supermac’s Pat McDonagh
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoThe chicken side of the business of the Irish fast food restaurant chain Supermac’s is growing...
Fears over cuts to ANC after ACRES overpayment
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoFarm organisations are set to put pressure on the Department to ringfence clawbacks from ACRES payments within the scheme and not take them from upcoming...
50 km/h option available on John Deere’s new 6M models
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoJohn Deere’s expanded new 6M tractor series offers 17 models, including 10 above 150hp — and the...
Robin Talbot: I’m concerned we’ll be short of winter feed – here’s what I’m doing about it
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoGrass growth has generally picked up, but it is still mixed. Our second-cut silage ground is growing...
‘Rubbish’ England blamed for fall in factory quotes for beef
Irish Independent· 3 hours agoWith factory quotes back by 5c/kg for prime stock, and cull cows down 10c/kg, and some plants...