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Nitrates and Habitats

Three more years of derogation from nitrates directive for 7,000 farms announced by the Department to prove to Brussels that derogation farms are not harming sensitive natural habitats. However, a report has revealed a further decline of Ireland’s natural habitats. Environmental lawyer Alice Whittaker and derogation farmer Gillian O'Sullivan.

TB Breakdown

Following one year on from Philip's last visit, East Galway farmers Joe and Michael Dempsey have once again suffered another TB breakdown, leading to their farm going into lockdown. With calves being born all the time, many more expected in January, and no sale of animals off the farm allowed, Joe and Michael are struggling to cope.

Countrywide 13.12.25 Full Episode

Countrywide 13.12.25 Full Episode

Geese

Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School discusses how, long before Turkey became traditional, Goose was our Christmas roast of choice and had been since medieval times.

Louping Ill

Louping Ill is a serious tick borne disease, deriving from the distressing behaviour of infected sheep - including jumping - or louping. Now, a problem for hill farmers in the West of Ireland. With a vaccine potentially being brought to market, John Gibbons who farms near Tourmakeady, and vet Fiona Murphy explained to Lorna Siggins the impact.