Pig/Poultry
New research from Teagasc has explored the possibility of using by-products from seaweed as a sustainable source of pig feed.
The EU will carry out an audit in Brazil later this month which could lead to Brazilian poultry exports avoiding a potential ban.
Agri-Business
A Wicklow-based family business which specialises in frozen breaded chicken products, has been sold to Scandi Standard for €127 million.
Contrary to popular belief, free-range eggs may not be more environmentally friendly than 'cage'-produced eggs, according to a new study.
High Court
A High Court judge has indicated that a farmer is entitled to recover his legal costs from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Global pork prices remain weak due to stagnant demand and oversupply, according to a new report from RaboResearch.
Recent years have seen great strides made to maintain active numbers of traditional pig breeds maintained at viable levels.
Brazilian product is "already being frontloaded into Europe" ahead of a potential ban on its meat exports to the EU from September.
Farm incomes are set to fall in 2026 as milk and cattle prices ease alongside further cost pressures, a new report from Teagasc has said.
Global events have kept Irish pork markets on edge since last summer, with trade shifts and geopolitical tensions influencing prices.
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering.
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.
