The recently-launched National Farmed Animal Health Strategy (NFAHS) 2017-2022 and the Animal Health Surveillance Strategy for Ireland 2016-2021 have been welcomed by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA).

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has advised that the risk of lungworm in susceptible cattle is high following recent wet weather.

New criteria issued by the Office of Public Works (OPW) for determining whether and to what extent projects will get supported under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme have been welcomed by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).

“The concept of social farming – giving people, who are availing of a range of health service supports, the opportunity to participate in farming or horticulture activities in their local area – helps participants to build confidence and improve their well-being," according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.

Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are engaging with 50 major Japanese beef buyers in Tokyo, building on last week's trade agreement between the EU and Japan.

As co-ops decide this week on their June milk price, Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) National Dairy Committee chairman Sean O’Leary said they have some catching up to do to ensure Irish dairy farmers receive the full benefits from improving markets, and competitive milk prices relative to their European counterparts.

Carbery cheeses, manufactured in Ballineen, won two gold, one silver and three bronze medals at the 2017 British Cheese Awards, which took place at the Royal Bath and West show, in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England.

An Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan, providing for access to the Japanese market for EU agri-food products, has been announced.