Welcoming the derogation extension, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the Habitats Directive needs to be re-looked ...

The chair of Stormont's agriculture committee fears EU rules which could block 40% of animal medicines from Northern Ireland ...

Almost all of Ireland’s natural habitats are in poor condition after a further decline over the last six years, a new study ...

A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable' conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges.

TDs highlighted Ireland’s “shameful reputation” as the puppy farm capital of Europe with up to 30,000 animals exported ...

The Department of Agriculture has announced plans to allow some animal movements in the wake of the recent Bluetongue outbreaks.

Factory lamb quotes have fallen by 30p/kg to 40p/kg since restrictions on sheep movements due to the bluetongue virus were ...

Minister Heydon will address the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) at the council meeting. Speaking ahead of the ...

The Dutch Agricultural and Horticultural Organisation said the Irish extension highlights the importance of a derogation as ...

Mourners at the funeral of tragic Armagh City Rugby player, Adam Hegarty, heard that the young man had been out with friends ...