Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in a buzzard in Galway
The introduction of new regulations for biosecurity measures for poultry and other captive birds have been announced today (Thursday, December...
Poultry
N.Ireland
DAERA warns poultry sector of winter bird flu spread
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at poultry farm in Yorkshire
The UK government has confirmed a case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm in Yorkshire today, (Wednesday, November...
Agri Politics
DAERA report shows 44% fall in total farm income farming in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released the Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture, 2023, which...
Agri-Business
Devenish and CB Group open poultry research facility in Jamaica
Devenish Nutrition has partnered with Jamaican sustainable agriculture company CB Group to commission the first commercial partnership research and development...
Agri-Business
Brazil to increase beef production by 10% in next decade
Brazil is expected to increase beef production by over 10% in the coming decade, according to new agricultural projections. The...
Pig/Poultry
HSE: Ireland needs 10,000 vaccines for people at risk of bird flu
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has estimated that Ireland requires 10,000 doses of a vaccine for people at risk of...
Pig/Poultry
DAFM urges poultry owners to be vigilant for Newcastle disease
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is appealing to poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates 'arson attack' on commercial hen house
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a fire in a commercial hen house in Co. Down which...
N.Ireland
Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023
Poultry company Moy Park has recorded revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion)....
Agri-Business
Agricultural Output Price Index up 18% since last year
In the 12 months to August 2024, the Agricultural Output Price Index rose by 18%, while the Agricultural Input Price...
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...
Pig/Poultry
Research reveals popularity of eggs to mark World Egg Day
To mark World Egg Day 2024 today (Friday, October 11), Bord Bia has released research that demonstrates eggs are more...
Agri-Business
Lidl announces €1b injection into UK free-range eggs
Lidl has today (September 24) announced a prospective injection of one billion euro into the British egg industry over the...
Beef
China consumer trends 'offer opportunities' for animal protein
New consumption trends in China “offer opportunities” for the animal protein sector, according to research published by the multinational banking...
Pig/Poultry
Manor Farm announces appointment of new CEO
Manor Farm has today (Wednesday, July 17), announced the appointment of Cathal Garvey as new CEO. The appointment follows the...
Pig/Poultry
Better Chicken Commitment may increase broiler production costs by 37.5%
The introduction of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) could lead to broiler production costs increasing by 37.5% in the European...
Agri-Business
Poultry to account for 41% of protein consumed from meat in 2032
Poultry meat is expected to account for 41% of the protein consumed from all meat sources in 2032, followed by...