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Animal disease: We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg

March 18, 2018

I am fast coming to the conclusion that Irish farmers are sitting on a mountain of animal disease and health-related challenges. Most of…

Output value for livestock farming on the up in 2017

March 12, 2018

Beef

The output value for livestock farming in 2017 in the Republic of Ireland enjoyed significant gains, according to data published by the Central…

Some reflections on the late, great, Robert Overend

January 7, 2018

Opinion

The month of June 2017 was marked by the passing of Robert Overend. The Co. Derry man was an elite pig breeder 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…

Huge number of stock perish in Co. Laois piggery, as toll from storm Ophelia unfolds

October 20, 2017

Pig/Poultry

It is believed that in the region of 1,500 pigs have perished on a farm in Co. Laois. It is understood that the…

UCD professor researches effects of adding seaweed to pigs’ diet

October 14, 2017

Pig/Poultry

Growing up in west Clare, John O’Doherty remembers his father feeding carrageen seaweed to calves. “We laughed as he boasted of its benefits,”…

Close to 180 finished pigs stolen in ‘professional raid’

September 13, 2017

Rural Life

Some 178 finished pigs were stolen from a farm in the UK, in what is being described as a “professional raid”. The pigs…

Community continues fight against proposed major pig farm

August 9, 2017

Pig/Poultry

A community in Co. Derry is continuing their fight against the proposed building of a major pig farm in the Limavady area of…

Video: 20,000 pigs die in devastating Dutch farm fire

July 28, 2017

Pig/Poultry

Close to 20,000 pigs have died in a devastating fire on a Dutch farm near the village of Erichem in the province of Gelderland,…

Northern Ireland a hotspot for poultry mega farms

July 18, 2017

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the UK’s most prominent regions for the intensive farming of poultry, according to reports. There are also 789…

Man charged after 1,250 pigs found dead on Canadian farm

June 23, 2017

Rural Life

A 27-year-old Canadian man has been charged with a number of animal cruelty offences after more than 1,250 pigs were found dead on…

Sheep slaughterings surge 17% year-on-year

May 25, 2017

Agri-Business

Sheep slaughterings rose an impressive 17% in April compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Central…

Efforts continue to secure Chinese access for pork produced in Northern Ireland

May 11, 2017

N.Ireland

Cranswick CEO Adam Couch believes that every effort must be made to secure access to the Chinese market for pork produced in Northern…

Additional EU support for dairy and pig farmers in Northern Ireland

May 7, 2017

N.Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a further EU aid scheme for small dairy farmers and pig producers…

‘Carving’ out a business – and a better life – from pig farming

April 9, 2017

Rural Life

By Caroline Allen When it comes to buying a farm, starting out with a piece of string and a pencil – and drawing a…

‘Making pig farming great again’ the theme of this year’s Pig Health Society Symposium

March 7, 2017

Pig/Poultry

‘Making pig farming great again’ will be the theme at the 2017 Irish Pig Health Society Symposium, which moves to the Charleville Park…

Jump in cattle population driven by high numbers of stock under 24 months

February 28, 2017

Beef

The jump in the cattle population in the Republic of Ireland has been driven by higher numbers of stock under 24 months, latest figures…

‘Current pig prices just covering costs, with many farmers struggling financially’

February 2, 2017

Pig/Poultry

Current pig prices are just covering costs with many pig farmers struggling financially facing into 2017, according to the IFA Pigs Committee Chairman, Tom…

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