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Brendan Soden is new IFA Poultry Committee chair

Agri Politics

about 13 hours ago

Brendan Soden is new IFA Poultry Committee chair

Brendan Soden has been elected as the new chairperson of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Poultry Committee.

Brazil poultry exports in early 2025 up 10% before bird flu cases

Pig/Poultry

about 21 hours ago

Brazil poultry exports in early 2025 up 10% before bird flu cases

Exports of poultry products from Brazil in early 2025 were considerably up on the corresponding figure for 2024.

Food security and its relevance for the poultry sector

Pig/Poultry

7 days ago

Food security and its relevance for the poultry sector

The issue of future food security is one of direct relevance for the poultry sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 - report

Beef

27 days ago

Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 - report

According to a RaboResearch report, the global animal protein industry is set to experience a...

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu

Hong Kong's food safety authority said that imports of poultry products from areas across a number of European countries have been suspended.

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in turkey flock in Laois

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a fourth outbreak of bird flu in a commercial turkey flock.

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in turkey flock in Laois

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Bird flu - ‘the biggest risk is the guy who thinks his flock is immune’

Agriland talked to Nigel Sweetman, IFA poultry chair, about the efficacy of housing, ongoing vigilance, and the Christmas turkey prices.

Bird flu - ‘the biggest risk is the guy who thinks his flock is immune’

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Video: Bird flu payments to be made 'as quickly as possible'

Minister Martin Heydon said compensation payments to poultry farmers impacted by bird flu will be made as quickly as possible.

Video: Bird flu payments to be made 'as quickly as possible'

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Poultry housing order comes into effect

A compulsory housing order is in effect from today (Monday, November 10) in Ireland for poultry and...

Poultry housing order comes into effect

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Bird flu: What should flock owners know about the housing order?

Due to the high risk posed by bird flu to poultry flocks, a compulsory housing order is to be introduced for poultry and captive birds.

Bird flu: What should flock owners know about the housing order?

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Poultry and pig farmers recommended to avail of free flu vaccine

It is strongly recommended that people in regular close contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs get...

Poultry and pig farmers recommended to avail of free flu vaccine

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into effect today

UFU notifying members about poultry housing order

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Sinn Féin TD urges poultry farmers 'not to wait' to house birds

A Sinn Féin TD has called on poultry farmers to immediately house birds to protect against the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) cases.

Sinn Féin TD urges poultry farmers 'not to wait' to house birds

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in second commercial turkey flock

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a second outbreak o fbird flu in a commercial turkey flock.

DAFM confirms bird flu outbreak in second commercial turkey flock

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Compulsory housing order for poultry now declared by Heydon

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has announced the introduction of a...

Compulsory housing order for poultry now declared by Heydon

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu

DAERA has moved to introduce a "mandatory" housing order in Northern Ireland to protect poultry from bird flu.

DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Call for housing order to be introduced to 'protect poultry flocks'

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been urged to introduce a housing order to protect poultry flocks from bird flu.

Call for housing order to be introduced to 'protect poultry flocks'

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

DAERA has confirmed a suspected case of avian flu (bird flu) on a commercial poultry premises in Co. Tyrone.

DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Heydon: New 'biosecurity regulations' to be introduced to protect poultry from bird flu

New biosecurity regulations which will require all flock keepers to apply specific biosecurity measures for poultry have been introduced.

Heydon: New 'biosecurity regulations' to be introduced to protect poultry from bird flu

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Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Heydon: 'Vast majority' of poultry meat sold in Irish food service sector imported

The value of Irish poultry meat imports increased to €626.9 million last year according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Heydon: 'Vast majority' of poultry meat sold in Irish food service sector imported

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Heydon: Poultry owners need to protect flocks from bird flu

Minister Martin Heydon, has emphasised the need for all those with poultry and kept birds to implement the highest standards of biosecurity to protect their flocks from bird flu.

Heydon: Poultry owners need to protect flocks from bird flu

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Global poultry market 'poised for continued strength' but bird flu a 'critical' concern

The global poultry market is "poised for continued strength" through 2025 and into early...

Global poultry market 'poised for continued strength' but bird flu a 'critical' concern

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and...

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

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