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ICSA criticises ‘scandalous’ Channel 4 programme

January 14, 2020

A television programme due to be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight, Tuesday, January 14, has been heavily criticised by the Irish Cattle and…

Challenges to reproductive performance in pigs

November 30, 2019

Pig farmers concerned about reproductive performance should speak to their vet about possible bacterial and viral challenges. Although late abortion is an obvious…

Pig herd to be more efficient after ASF, but consumption down

October 27, 2019

Pig/Poultry

African swine fever (ASF) was first declared in north east China in August 2018. At present, there is no treatment and no vaccine…

Teagasc pig conference comes to Cavan tomorrow

October 22, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The 2019 Teagasc National Pig Conference is taking place at the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23. The conference also took place…

Contingency plan to respond ‘rapidly and effectively’ to ASF

October 4, 2019

Agri Politics

While the threat posed by African swine fever (ASF) cannot be underestimated, ASF is not dangerous for humans, and meat from affected pigs…

African swine fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland

July 10, 2019

N.Ireland

Holidaymakers have been warned to not bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have already stopped pork which…

‘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…

Lorry carrying 190 pigs overturns overnight

June 19, 2019

Rural Life

A number of pigs died when a lorry carrying 190 animals overturned in the UK late last night, according to local police. The…

Teagasc explains the Pig Supply Chain Lean Initiative

May 7, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The official announcement of the Pig Supply Chain Lean Initiative was announced by Teagasc last month. Ciarán Carroll, editor of the Teagasc Advisory…

March cattle slaughterings increase, while sheep kill dips

April 25, 2019

Beef

The number of cattle slaughtered in March 2019 showed a slight increase compared to the same month the previous year – but sheep…

Friday’s price rise leaves pig farmers ‘approaching break-even’

April 15, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Irish pig processors’ decision to raise prices paid to farmers by 4c/kg on Friday has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).…

Video: Hyde Park’s ‘fully integrated’ pig enterprise

April 13, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Sean and Darren Brady run a 700-sow unit at Hyde Park Pig Farm in Killucan, Co. Westmeath. The enterprise is “fully integrated from…

Vietnam urged to declare swine fever ‘a national emergency’

March 21, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Vietnam has been advised to declare a rapidly-spreading outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) as a national emergency. The United Nations Food and…

Pig farms’ viability could be questioned by their banks – IFA

January 18, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has warned that without an increase in prices for pigmeat, the viability of family pig farms will be…

Pig farmers protest outside Carroll’s of Tullamore

September 28, 2018

Pig/Poultry

A number of pig farmers have gathered this morning (Friday, September 28) to protest outside Carroll’s of Tullamore in Co. Offaly. The company…

Importation of pork products from Belgium ‘completely irresponsible’

September 27, 2018

Pig/Poultry

The importation of pork products from Belgium at present has been described as “completely irresponsible” by the chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s…