Beef
The cost of the meat inspection service provided by DAFM in each slaughter plant was in the region of €40 million last year.
Pig/Poultry
Manor Farm has set out a new sustainability strategy aimed at supporting the long-term resilience of Irish poultry farming.
Ireland is now entering the higher-risk period for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned.
CSO Livestock Survey
The number of both dairy cows and cattle in Ireland both grew in the 12 months to June 2026, according to new CSO figures.
The recovery of finished pig prices in the EU has lost momentum as lingering disease risks and rising production weigh on the pork market.
1.1 million cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and August this year, according to new data from the CSO.
Machinery News
What if a ‘humanoid’ robot could take on the ‘three Ds’ of farm work - dirty, dull and dangerous - in Ireland and beyond?
A range of resources to help farmers prevent the spread of avian influenza have been published.
Brazil claimed it has made progress towards resuming poultry and honey exports to the EU following the completion of an audit in the country.
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland.
Rural Life
Is farming worth it? We want to know your thoughts. Agriland in association with ICMSA has launched a survey to gather farmers' opinions.
Between January and July 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 8.5% when compared with the same period in 2025.
Brazil
The European Commission said discussions with Brazil are "ongoing" ahead of an expected halt to Brazilian beef and poultry exports next week.
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.
