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Bord Bia ‘intensifies engagement’ with oversees buyers at global fair

October 6, 2019

Anuga, one of the largest food fairs in the world, is currently taking place in Germany, and almost 30 Irish food companies will…

Graphic: Video shows extent of ASF in rural Chinese village

October 3, 2019

Pig/Poultry

A video has been circulated on social media showing the extent of the ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that is decimating pig…

Dairy and pork among Irish exports to be hit with new US tariffs

October 3, 2019

Agri-Business

Irish food exports to the US including butter, cheese, liqueurs and pork products are among a large number of goods from the EU…

Manor Farm among top winners at National Q Mark Awards

September 30, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Manor Farm in Co. Cavan and Roadbridge in Co. Limerick have been named as national winners at The National Q Mark Awards 2019.…

Cattle slaughtering figures down 17.5% in August

September 27, 2019

Beef

The number of cattle slaughtered in August 2019 decreased by 17.5% when compared to the same month last year, according to the Central…

Strong market all round would indicate pig price rise – IFA

September 26, 2019

Pig/Poultry

It has been outlined that the home market for pork is “quite strong at the minute while the Chinese market has further strengthened…

‘Budget must include financial aid for agriculture’ – FF

September 26, 2019

Agri Politics

The Government is being called on to provide further financial aid for the agriculture sector in the upcoming budget for 2020. Charlie McConalogue,…

Veterinary Council has ‘no legal authority’ over ownership of practices

September 25, 2019

Dairy

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has clarified its position with regards to ownership and the provision of services to the public. Speaking…

Minister launches agriculture Review and Outlook for 2019

September 23, 2019

Agri-Business

Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, has launched the Annual Review and Outlook in the agriculture sector for 2019. The review…

Concerns raised following reports of Polish pork in circulation

September 12, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Calls have been made for an immediate ban on any pork imports from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) in their commercial…

4.7 million pigs culled in Vietnam as African swine fever spreads

September 6, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Approximately 4.7 million pigs have been culled in Vietnam to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF) which has now spread to…

Creed announces shake-up for department laboratories

September 4, 2019

Sheep

A plan for the redevelopment of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Regional Laboratories has been launched today, Wednesday, September 4,…

How serious is a no-deal Brexit for farmers working and living along the border?

September 1, 2019

Agri Politics

It’s very serious. In fact it’s a mess; a disaster and farmers are in very serious trouble. There is a straight 70% cut…

How this Co. Tyrone poultry farmer achieved a significant increase in egg production

August 22, 2019

After careers in horticultural management and transport, Colin Moore wanted to get back into farming and, in 2007, he decided to start a…

UK to lose £850 million in farm profits after no-deal – research

August 20, 2019

Agri-Business

UK farming will lose £850 million (€928 million) in profits in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to research from a leading…

Advice issued on preparing for activist activity on farms

August 20, 2019

Pig/Poultry

In the July edition of the Teagasc pigs advisory newsletter, the director of industry relations with the Animal Agriculture Alliance, Allyson Jones-Brimmer, has…