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Private well testing programme must be implemented – water forum

It comes after the Environmental Protection Agency domestic waste water treatment inspection report showed that 56% of septic tanks inspected in 2024 failed.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 15 May 2025

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Skin cancer rates set to double by 2040

Skin cancer rates set to double by 2040

HEALTH 14 May 2025

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council

Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council

Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council

NEWS 14 May 2025

Low-fat dairy no advantage for heart health

Low-fat dairy no advantage for heart health

Low-fat dairy no advantage for heart health

NEWS 7 May 2025

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‘It's vital to talk to your loved ones about organ donation’

‘It's vital to talk to your loved ones about organ donation’

Limerick farmer William O’Halloran is one of 500 people waiting for a kidney transplant in Ireland.

HEALTH 30 April 2025

Young farmer to invest in ATV

Young farmer to invest in ATV

Michael Barry was born with a very rare genetic deletion syndrome called Contiguous XP21 deletion, which means he has several conditions to deal with.

DEALER 30 April 2025

Transition for regulation of antiparasitics to prescription-only extended

Transition for regulation of antiparasitics to prescription-only extended

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement, which aims to acknowledge the significant change required in moving to digital prescribing for prescribers, retailers and farmers.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Stakeholders must see TB proposals before summit – IFA

Stakeholders must see TB proposals before summit – IFA

Minister Martin Heydon called an emergency TB summit to take place on Thursday, 8 May which will include a revamp of the TB eradication scheme.

NEWS 30 April 2025

HSA warns farmers of dangers of working with quad bikes

HSA warns farmers of dangers of working with quad bikes

The latest figures from the HSA showed that of the nine confirmed work-related fatalities so far this year, five were associated with the agriculture and fishing sectors.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Bord Bia launches skin cancer awareness campaign

Bord Bia launches skin cancer awareness campaign

Bord Bia and HSE partner on national SunSmart campaign to promote skin cancer awareness among farmers.

NEWS 30 April 2025

MSD Animal Health sells 300,000th SenseHub collar

MSD Animal Health sells 300,000th SenseHub collar

The landmark was reached after Laois dairy farmers Liam and Padraig Hyland bought the live heat detection and early warning health alert collars from sales manager Billy Heffernan.

NEWS 30 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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