Beef
Ireland was 230% self-sufficient in meat in 2023 - CSO
Ireland’s rate of self-sufficiency in meat was 230% in 2023, a decrease on the 2022 figure, which was 261%, according...
Pigmeat
Pig/Poultry
Farmers urge EU to ensure 'no further escalation' in China tensions
A group of EU farmers has called on the European Commission to ensure that there is “no further escalation” in...
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Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
Pig/Poultry
China to begin anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
Authorities in China have said that an anti-dumping investigation will be launched into pork products originating from the EU. Dumping,...
Pig/Poultry
Increase in pigmeat output per sow recorded in 2023
The quantity of pigmeat produced per sow per year has increased by 7% since 2018 due to a combination of...
Pig/Poultry
Bord Bia: Irish pigmeat production declined by 11% in 2023
Irish pigmeat production declined by 11% in 2023 to 224,000 tonne compared to 2022, according to Bord Bia beef and livestock...
Beef
MII welcomes 'robust performance' of Irish meat industry
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec association representing primary beef, pork and lamb processing facilities, has praised what it called...
Pig/Poultry
Irish pig producers reduce average holding size
Irish pig producers reduced their average holding size over the past 18 months according to the latest report from Bord...
Pig/Poultry
'Deeply worrying' - 57t of illegally imported pigmeat seized in Dover
The UK’s National Pig Association (NPA) has said that 57t of illegally imported pigmeat being seized at the Port of...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Beef
Meat sector 'committed to fostering sustainable practices' - MII chief
The meat processing sector in Ireland “remains committed to fostering sustainable practices”, according to the director of Meat Industry Ireland...
Agri-Business
Trade mission: Southeast Asia offers significant opportunities
The Bord Bia trade mission to Southeast Asia lead by Minister of State, Martin Heydon has now concluded. Southeast Asia...
Agri-Business
Watch: Irish health status important in creating market opportunities
The importance of traceability and good health status within our pig sector has been a vital part of gaining access...
Agri-Business
Beef exports to Malaysia not currently a focus for now
The outlook for pigmeat and duck exports to Malaysia are positive, but for now, beef exports look unlikely. Irish pigmeat...
Agri-Business
Irish pigmeat showcased at event in Malaysia
After securing of market access for Irish pigmeat to Malaysia last year, Bord Bia today (Monday, November 6) hosted a...
Beef
CSO: Cattle slaughterings down by 3.6% in 2023
Between January and September 2023, cattle slaughterings decreased by 3.6% when compared with the same period in 2022, according to the...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Beef
CSO: Average consumption of meat increased in Ireland in 2022
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today (Thursday, October 12) released new figures which show that the average consumption of...
Beef
EU agri-markets: Beef and pigmeat consumption to fall this year
Consumption of beef and pigmeat will decrease in the EU this year, while consumption of poultry meat will increase, according...
Pig/Poultry
EU pigmeat prices now 25% higher than last year
EU pigmeat prices have declined by 1.4% to an average price of €248.0/100kg carcass weight, compared to last month, according...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price to remain at 'historic high' for 2023 - Teagasc
The current average price return to pig farmers is set to remain at current levels or see moderate increases for...