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Teagasc confident that Bovaer is safe for use
Rachel Donovan
Teagasc has said that there is no impact on human health as a result of humans drinking milk or eating meat from animals which were fed Bovaer.
4 December 2024 News
Bovaer of no concern for consumer safety – Department
The announcement of the trials in the UK "has caused mistruths and misinformation" about the safety of Bovaer, the company that manufactures the additive, DSM, has said.
4 December 2024 News
Autumn is 'the start' of the grazing season
Not correcting grazing targets in the first rotation in spring can also reduce growth rates by as much as 20%, researcher Dr Áine Murray has said.
Two bales of good silage needed per cow in spring
The most important thing in spring is to feed the cow correctly, according to Donal Patton from Teagasc.
4 December 2024 News
Over 60 farmers made farm assist appeals in 2023
Anyone who thinks they have been wrongly refused a social welfare payment can appeal this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
4 December 2024 News
Agriculture can't be sacrificed to boost European car manufacturing - Cowen
The Mercosur deal must not leave Irish farmers at a disadvantage, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said.
3 December 2024 News
Latest Global Dairy Trade auction up 1.2%
This marks the third consecutive increase, following a 4.8% increase on 5 November.
3 December 2024 News
Payments under 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme begin to issue
Over €19.98m will issue to 23,132 participating farmers this week.
3 December 2024 News
Wolves no longer 'strictly protected' from hunting
This is "important news" for rural communities and farmers, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said.
3 December 2024 News
Just one third of farmers confident in Agri-Food Regulator
Survey reports high recognition of Agri-Food Regulator, but hesitation remains to report unfair trading practices.
3 December 2024 News
2024 saw 10th-warmest November on record - Met Éireann
The first half of November was mild, dry and dull, followed by a cooler, wetter and windier second half.
3 December 2024 News
Martin McElearney elected chair of IFA dairy committee
The Monaghan dairy farmer will succeed Stephen Arthur as chair of the IFA dairy committee.
3 December 2024 News