Agri-Business
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering.
Pig/Poultry
Detections of highly pathogenic bird flu declined in Europe during the spring and are expected to remain low over the summer.
The suspension of Brazilian agri-food imports to the EU could result in an increase in prices for the consumer, according to a new report.
Hepatitis E virus genes have been identified in pigmeat products in several countries, including Ireland, according to the FSAI.
The quantity of pig meat produced per sow per year has increased by 6.8% since 2020, according to a new Teagasc study.
An AFBI study shows farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
683,896 cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and May this year, according to new data...
Australia has today (Saturday, June 20) confirmed the country's first case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu).
In total, there were 288 farms in egg production in the country last year.
An Irish food company, owned by 85 farming families, has launched a new range of ‘Made Without...
AgriOpinions
AgriOpinions is seeking the views of Irish farmers in a survey to see what you think about sustainable on-farm measures.
Kepak is recalling specific batches of pork mince products a due to the presence of...
The Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson has called on DAFM to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.
The UK’s second largest supermarket said it was only going to stock white eggs in its own brand as they were more environmentally friendly.
Hungary has confirmed the country's first case of African swine fever (ASF) in a domestic pig herd, leading to a cull of 3,000 animals.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods.
Approximately €2.6 million has been paid out in avian influenza-related compensation since 2023, according to DAFM.
The global supply of terrestrial animal source food, driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has experienced a significant increase
consumer spending
While UK restaurants in the UK are expanding their menus, the proportion of red meat options available is still down, a new report has shown.
FBD has announced the launch of the FBD Pig Farming Awards 2026 as well as a €10,000 Innovation Bursary for the industry.
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are to meet the management of Sofina Foods to discuss farmer supply contracts.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has provided guidance to the poultry industry of its statutory obligations.
Between January and April 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 14.8% when compared with the same period in 2025.
