News - Department of Agriculture
Cavan student named Ulster champion in farm safety competition
Ben Lynch from Mullahoran National School was voted Agri Aware's Farm Safe Schools champion for the province.
Mar 30, 2022 13:03Local TD warns pig farmers 'are in a battle for survival'
The Taoiseach said "there is a perfect storm at the moment with the war in Ukraine".
Mar 30, 2022 12:03Local TD calls for pandemic specific supports to help pig sector recover
Fianna Fail's Brendan Smith was speaking as he welcomed the recent €7 million fund for pig farmers.
Feb 24, 2022 17:02Cavan pet sanctuary welcomes Department of Agriculture grant after its 'worst year'
It's the fifth time the Kitten Cottage Animal Sanctuary has received such a grant.
Jan 10, 2022 13:01Duck flock in Monaghan tests positive for bird flu
This is the fifth outbreak of avian influenza in poultry in the Republic of Ireland this year, and the fourth in County Monaghan.
Dec 15, 2021 17:12Second bird flu outbreak reported on Monaghan farm
It's understood there are around 15,000 hens at the site.
Nov 25, 2021 07:11Ireland in 'high risk period' for bird flu after detection in Co Monaghan
Experts says the strain of bird flu found is highly pathogenic.
Nov 22, 2021 07:11Restriction zones being set up around site of bird flu outbreak in Co Monaghan
Test results have identified evidence of bird flu in samples from a turkey flock in County Monaghan.
Nov 20, 2021 19:11Warning that forestry sector in Cavan/Monaghan is fighting for its survival
Martina Conway of the Western Forestry Co-Op says trade is gone and people are leaving the sector altogether.
Oct 26, 2021 17:10Agriculture Minister says he'll be "very involved" in poultry emission talks
A report commissioned by Monaghan County Council found that by-product water pollution and ammonia emissions were significant issues.
Sep 29, 2021 13:09NorthernSound Newsletter
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