#Department of Agriculture

# department-of-agriculture - Thursday 6 June, 2019

Horsemeat

Seven locations searched by Gardaí as part of horsemeat investigation

Jun 6th 2019, 11:44 AM 58,485 Views 49 Comments

Searches took place across the country as part of an ongoing Garda investigation into horsemeat sales.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 27 April, 2019

Gorse Fires

No one has been prosecuted for deliberately starting wildfires since 2012

Apr 27th 2019, 10:00 PM 18,360 Views 43 Comments

This burning of land is illegal from 1 March to 31 August, but there’s only been 11 prosecutions in over 10 years.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 18 March, 2019

After Brexit

Government to award €80k contract for 75,000 pet passports

Mar 18th 2019, 7:00 AM 17,818 Views 13 Comments

With requirements for pet travel to the UK likely to change with Brexit, the government is ordering a lot more pet passports.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 3 March, 2019

Burning Land

Department warns that people who illegally burn land risk prosecution

Mar 3rd 2019, 8:15 AM 11,896 Views 15 Comments

Burning land between 1 March and 31 August is an offence under the 1976 Wildlife Act.

# department-of-agriculture - Friday 22 February, 2019

No Deal Fears

Government issues estimated €4 million tender to station vets at border posts post-Brexit Exclusive

Feb 22nd 2019, 8:00 PM 21,007 Views 25 Comments

This includes the possibility of placing them at potential border posts with Northern Ireland in the future.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Deery Me

OPW sold carcasses of Phoenix Park deer culled by state-hired marksman to game dealer

Feb 3rd 2019, 10:00 PM 46,557 Views 76 Comments

Annual culls are carried out by the OPW to manage the number of wild deer in the park.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 8 September, 2018

Agriculture

Irish people asked not to bring back food from 8 EU countries to prevent spread of African Swine Fever

Sep 8th 2018, 8:00 AM 33,006 Views 19 Comments

The Department of Agriculture said that if the disease reached Ireland, it would do “very serious damage to the pig industry”.

# department-of-agriculture - Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Fire Safety

Rare Condition Red forest fire warning issued as highs of 30 degrees forecast tomorrow

Jun 26th 2018, 8:14 PM 24,164 Views 30 Comments

Temperatures are due to range between 24 to 30 degrees tomorrow, according to Met Éireann.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 4 February, 2018

Electric Shock

'If you have to use a shock collar, you don't know how to train a dog - end of story'

Feb 4th 2018, 4:00 PM 35,737 Views 83 Comments

There are calls for the Ireland to follow Scotland in banning the use of the canine training devices.

# department-of-agriculture - Tuesday 30 January, 2018

Animal Abuse

'Absolutely horrendous': 16 abandoned, malnourished donkeys rescued in Mayo

Jan 30th 2018, 10:21 AM 22,043 Views 66 Comments

One donkey was already dead when the Department of Agriculture arrived at the scene.

# department-of-agriculture - Tuesday 22 August, 2017

Ballina

Bullock with serious injuries left unaided and alone at Mayo cattle mart for 10 hours

Aug 22nd 2017, 6:01 AM 80,020 Views 106 Comments

The animal was euthanised after being left in distress from morning until evening after sustaining a broken leg.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 6 August, 2017

Environment

Should Ireland start feeding its cows seaweed? The government isn't sure

Aug 6th 2017, 7:00 PM 24,480 Views 68 Comments

Studies in Australia and Canada look promising, but the Department of Agriculture still have some questions.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 24 June, 2017

Be Vigilant

Irish farmers warned about Bluetongue virus after outbreaks in France

Jun 24th 2017, 10:51 AM 10,294 Views 9 Comments

There have been 657 reported outbreaks in France since the start of this year.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 30 April, 2017

Hen Harriers

State scheme teams up farmers with endangered birds of prey

Apr 30th 2017, 7:45 AM 8,763 Views 28 Comments

The scheme aims to bring farmers and environmentalists together to a mutual understanding of the others’ concerns.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 4 February, 2017

Tipperary

Sixth case of bird flu in Ireland found in whooper swan

Feb 4th 2017, 2:56 PM 10,059 Views 9 Comments

The risk to humans is considered to be very low but the public is advised not to handle sick or dead birds.

# department-of-agriculture - Thursday 5 January, 2017

Back In The Game

Egypt reopens its beef market to Irish farmers ending 17-year ban

Jan 5th 2017, 1:30 PM 11,475 Views 35 Comments

Five firms have got the green light to export to the major consumer market.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 2 January, 2017

Anmal Welfare

'Fantastic progress' in 2016 but animals in Irish circuses 'continue to suffer'

Jan 2nd 2017, 7:30 AM 8,654 Views 7 Comments

Four circuses were inspected by officials in 2016, but the minister says “no significant animal welfare issues were identified”.

# department-of-agriculture - Friday 30 December, 2016

Outbreak

Bird flu found in wild duck in Wexford

Dec 30th 2016, 5:55 PM 10,926 Views 17 Comments

The H5N8 virus is highly pathogenic, and has been found across the UK and Europe in recent times.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 17 December, 2016

H5N8

Farmers urged to check flocks after outbreak of bird flu in England

Dec 17th 2016, 2:17 PM 5,521 Views 4 Comments

An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 (bird flu) has been confirmed in Lincolnshire.

# department-of-agriculture - Friday 12 June, 2015

A Side Of Chips

Own a dog? You have to microchip it very soon

Jun 12th 2015, 1:52 PM 13,490 Views 26 Comments

The government is providing €100,000 to charities who provide the service.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 23 May, 2015

Tuberculosis

Wildlife group calls for government to stand up against lobbying for deer cull

May 23rd 2015, 3:00 PM 8,924 Views 16 Comments

Deer have moved into the lowlands in recent years and are impacting more and more on the livelihoods of farmers, representative groups are saying.

# department-of-agriculture - Tuesday 12 May, 2015

Graphic

This is why some TDs have to watch a video of thousands of pigs being slaughtered

May 12th 2015, 10:56 AM 13,582 Views 41 Comments

Farmers have made claims against the Department of Agriculture.

# department-of-agriculture - Thursday 2 April, 2015

Chickens

Outbreak of Salmonella at seven Irish poultry farms

Apr 2nd 2015, 11:29 AM 15,122 Views 30 Comments

The Department of Agriculture said there are no food safety risks to the public.

# department-of-agriculture - Wednesday 29 October, 2014

Investigation

'Shocked and horrified': Bodies of 11 greyhounds found on Irish ferry

Oct 29th 2014, 7:36 PM 22,876 Views 41 Comments

It is believed the dogs suffocated in transit during the 14-hour journey.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 12 October, 2014

Mooving Stock

Here's how a new app could solve the beef crisis for farmers

Oct 12th 2014, 10:15 AM 11,494 Views 13 Comments

The Beef Pricewatch App will allow farmers to track factory prices.

# department-of-agriculture - Wednesday 1 October, 2014

Catchy

Who you gonna call? The Department of Agriculture Investigations Division

Oct 1st 2014, 4:45 PM 10,254 Views 17 Comments

The new unit will bring the department’s investigations unit under one banner.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 4 August, 2014

Eradication

Ireland culled up to 39,000 badgers in six years

Aug 4th 2014, 8:45 AM 10,055 Views 45 Comments

The Department of Agriculture is trialling a vaccination programme in a number of counties to see how effective it is but most badgers captured are shot.

# department-of-agriculture - Thursday 3 July, 2014

Rural Ireland

Grants to Irish farmers will total €4bn over the next six years.

Jul 3rd 2014, 8:52 AM 9,561 Views 86 Comments

They include supports for being environmentally friendly and for investment.

# department-of-agriculture - Sunday 22 June, 2014

Wheres The Beef

Simon Coveney is jetting off to the US to talk about beef

Jun 22nd 2014, 7:15 AM 5,107 Views 23 Comments

The minister has 16 meetings planned over the next four days with multinationals, potential investors and politicians.

# department-of-agriculture - Friday 4 April, 2014

Animal Cruelty

Dead horses, cows and calves found dumped at the base of Co Clare cliffs

Apr 4th 2014, 8:59 AM 31,046 Views 140 Comments

The ISPCA say that it appears that the animals were thrown from the top of the 100m high cliffs.

# department-of-agriculture - Tuesday 4 March, 2014

Where's The Beef This post contains images

Pics: Thousands of farmers rally at Department of Agriculture over beef price cuts

Mar 4th 2014, 9:57 PM 9,564 Views 52 Comments

IFA president Eddie Downey said today that some farmers are “at their wits end”.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 20 January, 2014

The 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Jan 20th 2014, 8:52 AM 8,017 Views 11 Comments

Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your Monday…

Farm Inspections

IMPACT: Food exports could be hit by industrial action at Department of Agriculture

Jan 20th 2014, 7:53 AM 4,256 Views 12 Comments

Over 600 technical staff at the Department of Agriculture intend to cause ‘administrative inconvenience to management’ from today.

# department-of-agriculture - Wednesday 18 December, 2013

Forestry

Forestry Inventory finds 10.5% of Ireland’s total land area is forest

Dec 18th 2013, 7:30 AM 8,824 Views 43 Comments

There has been an increase in the private forestry estate of 4 per cent in the last six years.

# department-of-agriculture - Wednesday 25 September, 2013

Farming

Payments under €125m scheme for disadvantaged farmers start today

Sep 25th 2013, 7:42 AM 5,614 Views 56 Comments

The payments are given to farmers living in areas considered to be at a particular disadvantaged due to factors like location in a mountainous area or restrictions due to preservation.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 12 August, 2013

Department Of Agriculture

'Effective meetings' and 'retirement planning' among Dept's €750k spend on training

Aug 12th 2013, 7:15 AM 6,114 Views 81 Comments

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine spent €29,142 for facility hire and tea and coffee facilities as well as nearly €200,000 on travel and subsistence for the training.

# department-of-agriculture - Saturday 20 July, 2013

Fur This post contains videos

Minister Coveney doesn't like fur farming but he's not banning it Exclusive

Jul 20th 2013, 8:15 AM 3,883 Views 20 Comments

In an exclusive interview with TheJournal.ie, Coveney also said that his department will be cracking down on dog fighting and introducing a strict code for bloodsports.

# department-of-agriculture - Thursday 18 July, 2013

Horsemeat This post contains videos

Coveney: Horsemeat scandal a result of bad management, not illegal management

Jul 18th 2013, 6:45 AM 3,508 Views 27 Comments

In an interview with TheJournal.ie, Coveney said that his department has handed information to authorities in other countries and that he expects them to pursue prosecutions.

# department-of-agriculture - Monday 24 June, 2013

Load Of Bull This post contains images

PHOTOS: Farmers mount Kildare St protest over CAP reforms

Jun 24th 2013, 3:51 PM 5,736 Views 46 Comments

There’s a load of bull on Kildare Street today. Literally.

# department-of-agriculture - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

Appointment

Fine Gael TD Tom Hayes is the new junior agriculture minister

Jun 5th 2013, 11:28 AM 5,275 Views 41 Comments

Hayes succeeds Shane McEntee who died last December.

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