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EU agrees ‘whopping quota’ of 180,000t of additional poultry in Mercosur deal

July 3, 2019

An EU poultry farmers’ lobby group has expressed concern at the revelation that the EU has agreed “a whopping quota of 180,000t of…

EU-Mercosur agreement: What does the text say?

July 1, 2019

Agri Politics

The EU-Mercosur agreement, announced by the European Commission last Friday, June 28, has caused outrage among farmer representative groups across Ireland – but…

Oireachtas committee to discuss introduction of pig levy

July 1, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will hear from Minister Michael Creed tomorrow, Tuesday, July 2, at a meeting…

Pig classes cancelled for Tullamore Show 2019

July 1, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Due to the ongoing serious situation regarding African swine fever (ASF), there will be no pig classes held at this year’s Tullamore Show…

Westmeath piggery invasion: A farmer’s side of the story

July 1, 2019

Pig/Poultry

On Saturday, June 29, a group of over 50 vegan protesters broke entry and trespassed on a pig farm in Killucan, Co. Westmeath.…

Group of activists target Co. Westmeath pig farm

June 29, 2019

Rural Life

A number of activists entered a pig farm in Co. Westmeath earlier today, Saturday, June 29, taking pictures and videos and releasing them…

Farmer operating surplus down 16.8% in 2018

June 28, 2019

Agri Politics

The final estimates for the outputs, inputs and incomes in agriculture for 2018 has been released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showing…

‘ASF is opening up market opportunities for us’ – Creed

June 27, 2019

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed was asked to clarify the precautions being taken by the department to prevent African…

Video: Activists target factory-bound load of pigs in Tipperary

June 26, 2019

Pig/Poultry

A lorry load of pigs heading to a processing facility in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, has been targeted by a group of activists dressed…

Poultry red mites: How can they affect the bottom line?

June 26, 2019

It has been estimated that poultry red mites (PRM) cost the European poultry industry €360 million per year, but how much is it…

‘Massive demand for pork on international market due to ASF outbreak’

June 21, 2019

Agri-Business

Following 18 months of poor pig prices it appears a massive rebound is occurring and, at present, pig farms have turned a corner…

‘5 years’ needed for Chinese pork production to recover from ASF

June 21, 2019

Pig/Poultry

It will take over five years for China’s pork production to recover fully from the impact of African swine fever (ASF) – which…

What challenges are facing Irish meat exports to South Korea?

June 12, 2019

Pig/Poultry

From Seoul, South Korea A lack of awareness among Korean meat buyers of Irish origin pork was highlighted as one of the key…

Castleisland farmer awarded title of ‘EU pig ambassador’

June 7, 2019

Pig/Poultry

A farmer from Castleisland, Co.Kerry, has been chosen as an ‘EU Pig Ambassador’ after winning the ‘2019 EU PiG Grand Prix’ for his…

Chief veterinary officer warns of ASF’s ‘high environmental resistance’

June 7, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The transmission of African swine fever (ASF) can occur via contaminated objects such as shoes, clothes, vehicles and other items, according to Ireland’s chief…

Polish authorities confirm ASF on 8,000-head pig farm

June 4, 2019

Pig/Poultry

An announcement has been made by the Polish Chief Veterinary Officer today, Tuesday, June 4, about an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in…

Cross-sector farm incomes hit with substantial slump in 2018

May 29, 2019

Dairy

Grim projections that average farm incomes – across all the various production systems – declined by at least 15% throughout 2018 are expected…

Department of Agriculture ‘on airport alert’ as ASF threat rises in Ireland

May 27, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Strict controls have been implemented in Dublin Airport as the effort continues to ensure Ireland remains African swine fever (ASF) free. The Department…

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