Agri Politics
New chair of IFA Pigs and Pigmeat Committee elected
Michael Caffrey, a pig farmer from Cavan, has been elected chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs and...
Pig
Pig/Poultry
Controversy as runners compete for pork prize in Brittany race
A 23.5km race planned for Brittany, France this May, offering the winning male and female their weight in pork, has...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Pig/Poultry
'Moderate profitability' forecast for Irish pig farmers in 2025
“Moderate profitability” is expected for Irish pig farmers over the coming year, according to the latest outlook from Teagasc. The...
Pig/Poultry
EU project identifies challenges facing Irish pig farmers
A project aiming to “significantly advance pig welfare across Europe” has highlighted a range of challenges facing Irish pig farmers....
Pig/Poultry
First bird flu case detected in a pig in the US
The first known case in the US, of a pig with avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed by...
Pig/Poultry
Irish and US researchers using AI to improve piglet survival rates
Researchers from the Pig Development Department at Teagasc Moorepark are taking part in an international programme focused on improving piglet...
N.Ireland
Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address challenges in the Northern Ireland pig industry....
Agri-Business
EU agri-markets showing 'positive signs' of stabilising
After experiencing severe shocks and high volatility in the previous years, European Union (EU) agricultural markets are showing positive signs...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Pig/Poultry
Rosderra confirms purchase of Tipperary and Cork pig farms
Rosderra Irish Meats Group has purchased pig farms in Co. Tipperary and Co. Cork, the pork processer confirmed. The pig farms...
Pig/Poultry
A look at the mid-year performance of Moorepark pig unit
Key figures for the first half of 2024 have been provided from Moorepark unit’s pig research facility, which have shown...
Pig/Poultry
Report: EU pork trade relatively stable with higher supply forecast
Resilient demand and improved costs are sustaining the global pork trade despite an ongoing threat of risks, according to new...
Pig/Poultry
Pig Open Day focuses on sustainable production and research
Over 180 pig producers and industry stakeholders gathered at two events this week as part of the Teagasc Pig Open...
Pig/Poultry
Pig sector at the 'forefront' of environmental sustainability 'for years'
The sustainability of the Irish pig sector and how it has performed up to this point was commended by those...
Pig/Poultry
Cork farmer exits dairy to develop free range pig hobby
A third generation Cork farmer recently exited dairy to concentrate on a free range pig enterprise he developed from a...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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...
Pig/Poultry
EU approves Czech schemes to curb pig and poultry diseases
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, January 17) approved two Czech schemes, with a total budget of over €1.4 billion,...
Pig/Poultry
IFA requests meeting with pig processors to discuss drops in prices
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs Committee has requested a meeting with processors in the new year to discuss drops in...
Pig/Poultry
DAFM seeks tenders for pig movement service
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently inviting tenders for a €90,000 contract to provide a...