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Agriculture Minister denies cows will be culled as part of government plans to tackle climate change
Farming
One source said there may have been crossed wires as there is a plan to cut methane by 10%. This does not, however, mean that cows will be culled.
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Stunning Irish mart worker steps into the ring and auctions herself for charity
Farming
The 24-year-old received a massive swell of support from lads of all ages who attended the cattle mart
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Irish farmers can bid for date with stunning blonde at cattle mart auction
Farming
'It's all a bit of craic'
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Ireland joins forces with New Zealand for new projects aimed at reducing agricultural emissions
Farming
They will support €7m worth of research on the issue
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Killer dogs slaughter 50 lambs in Irish village as farmer calls for them to be caught and put down
Farming
“This attack is the worst I have ever seen in all my time"
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Second turkey flock in Monaghan tests positive for bird flu as officials rush to extend 'exclusion zone'
Bird flu
There is a slight extension to the existing Avian Influenza restriction zones on foot of this confirmation
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Cruel Irish farmer banned from keeping animals for 10 years as images of horrific conditions emerge
Animals
A judge said Donegal farmer Leslie Stewart 'should not be near or in control of any living creature'
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Irish farmers set pulses racing with topless calendar
Farming
The agricultural hunks show they have a softer side as they cuddle up to cute farm animals
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he 'knows farmers across the country are struggling'
Farming
'My focus as minister is to seek to continue to work with farm families now to support them into next year'
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Farmers put on alert after combine harvester bursts into flames in Carlow during heatwave
Farming
“Farmers and contractors need to be aware of overheating engines, temperature gauges and smoke smells and check what is happening."
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Carbon emissions cuts in farming sector may not be decided until September with Eamon Ryan pushing for 30%
Farming
“The target will have to be somewhere in the middle, both sides will be unhappy.”
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Irish farming's push for lower climate emissions reductions 'could cost households €5,000'
Climate change
'There can’t be any protected positions among Irish sectors in meeting their requirements under the Climate Law'
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'Bogey-man' agriculture sector will play part in climate change fight, says minister
Climate change
Ireland is committed to halving carbon emissions by 2030 and to net zero emissions by 2050
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'Hungry and stressed' - We reveal the plight of thousands of animals exported live from Ireland in 'cruel trade'
Farming
"You can hear the desperate cries right across the port"
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Ireland will have to halve pesticide use and restore 20% of land for nature under new EU proposals
Environment
"We’re not just talking about the survival of nature, we’re talking about the survival of humankind."
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Family of Offaly farm worker killed by bull claim 'huge cultural issues' around improving farm safety
Inquests
Kieran Byrne sustained severe brain injuries during an incident at the farm of his cousin
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'Tinder for cows' giving farmers chance to find perfect mate for their livestock
Farming
It will also help produce less emissions per litre of milk
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Irish tillage farmers getting €3m to encourage them to grow potatoes again
Farming
The most famous Irish staple food that we see on our plates nearly every day is usually not Irish at all
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Man dies in hospital following farm accident in Longford in March
Longford
The man, who was been named as Kevin Skelly, was injured in a farmyard accident after falling from a height.
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Irish farmer offers €2,000 reward after lambs stolen by sheep rustlers
Farming
Donna Vidal heard a ewe cry in distress after the incident at the farm outside Trim, Co Meath
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Irish farmer makes emotional plea to Government to 'take their heads out of the sand' over national herd row
Kerry
The term 'national herd' refers to the total number of cattle in the State
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Irish farmers facing ‘crisis’ with price of fertiliser more than doubling in a year
Farming
This is expected to have a knock-on effect on food security as farmers will struggle to afford to grow crops
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Irish farmers told to plant more amid fears of food shortages and surging prices driven by conflict
Farming
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will meet farming bodies on Monday to discuss food and animal feed security in the light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Farmers threaten to keep disrupting shopping at Lidl supermarkets in row over 'kamikaze' chicken and egg costs
Farming
'These low prices have to be outlawed. It needs regulation'
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