N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in wild goose in Tyrone - DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Agri Politics
New chair of IFA Pigs and Pigmeat Committee elected
Michael Caffrey, a pig farmer from Cavan, has been elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs and...
Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
Pig/Poultry
No housing order imminent in ROI yet amid bird flu concerns
There is no plan at this time to introduce a housing order on poultry farms in the Republic of Ireland...
Agri Politics
USDA finalises regulation for 'fairness' for contract farmers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), in one of its final acts under the presidency of Joe Biden, has announced...
Pig/Poultry
UK ban in place on import of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany
The UK Government has today (Tuesday, January 14) announced a ban on the import of cattle, pigs and sheep from...
Pig/Poultry
Controversy as runners compete for pork prize in Brittany race
A 23.5km race planned for Brittany, France this May, offering the winning male and female their weight in pork, has...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Beef
MII looking ahead to increased demand for Irish beef for 2025
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the body representing the primary meat processing sector, has welcomed the Bord Bia Export Performance and...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry production in EU to rise, with pigmeat to stay 'historically low'
EU poultry production figures are expected to increase slightly by 0.9% this year, while across Europe, pigmeat production is likely...
Agri-Business
Irish food and drink export value hit €17bn in 2024 - Bord Bia
Ireland’s food and drink export value increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s...
Pig/Poultry
Highly pathogenic bird flu confirmed in wild bird in Dublin
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) has been detected in a wild buzzard in Co. Dublin, the Department of...
Pig/Poultry
Offaly farmer claims to own a 'record-breaking' goose
Suckler and sheep farmer John Dolan from Banagher, Co. Offaly had a “great surprise” this New Year’s Day after his...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Pig/Poultry
US government awards over $300m for bird flu monitoring
The government in the US has awarded $306 million (€296 million) as part of its response to H5N1 avian influenza...
Agri-Business
ALDI and Divilly Brothers confirm €4m contract extension
Galway-based fresh meat supplier Divilly Brothers and retailer ALDI have announced the extension of a supply contract which will be...
Environment
Reminder: Dates and rules for spreading slurry this year
With just nine days remaining until the closed period for slurry spreading in Zone A ends, farmers are being reminded...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Rise for meat and dairy in 2024
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led down by a drop...