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

July 1, 2019

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

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…

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…

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…

Tipperary couple provide insights into free range pig rearing

April 13, 2019

Pig/Poultry

A Tipperary pig farming couple are all set for the start of a busy summer season during which they will give insights into…

Irish pig kill-out percentage ‘has not been changed in 30 years’

April 5, 2019

Pig/Poultry

In Ireland, pig farmers are paid on a 76% kill-out basis and this figure has not changed over the last 30 years, according…

Irish Pig Health Society to host 50th anniversary symposium

April 3, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is set to host its 50th anniversary symposium at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on…

‘Pigs R Us’ theme: Antibiotic reduction – no impact on production

March 20, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The biannual ‘Pigs R Us’ conference hosted by Parklands Veterinary Group returns to the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone this evening, Wednesday,…

Pig AI company announces events in Tyrone, Cavan and Cork

February 18, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Elite Sires Ltd, in conjunction with DanBred, has announced it is hosting three information events that will be open for all pig farmers…

Pig farmers’ struggle continues as market remains challenging

February 1, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The average pig price at the moment is €1.36 – €1.38/kg. Sows are making less than €0.50/kg. It would take a very good…

Sustainability: ‘Pig production has one of the lowest carbon footprints’

January 17, 2019

Pig/Poultry

“We are all eating healthy now and pork is as healthy as you can get.” These were the sentiments expressed by Irish Farmers’…

Midlands farmer labels pig price battle as ‘race to the bottom’

August 17, 2018

Pig/Poultry

A midlands pig farmer has frankly described the current price being paid to producers as “a race to the bottom”. Although pork is…

On the pig’s back: Cavan farmer signs with top UK soccer club

July 23, 2018

Rural Life

Cavan pig farmer Leanne Kiernan is shooting for the stars as the talented Bailieborough native has just penned a contract with one of…

‘Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry’s survival

November 27, 2017

N.Ireland

Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes have seen the…