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DAFM seeks service to verify certain pig movements

Agri-Business

24 days ago

DAFM seeks service to verify certain pig movements

The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently inviting tenders for a...

UK's Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

UK's Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

One of the UK's largest pig producers, Cranswick Plc, has being stripped of its Red Tractor...

The importance of measuring crude protein levels in pig feed

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

The importance of measuring crude protein levels in pig feed

According to Teagasc, pig prices took a "huge hit" this past month, with an unprecedented 20...

Pig farm incomes recover after sharp decline up to 2023

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Pig farm incomes recover after sharp decline up to 2023

Pig farm incomes have stabilised in recent years after a sharp decline from 2021-2023, according to...

CSO: Cattle slaughterings fell 5,000 head in first two months of 2025

Agri-Business

7 months ago

CSO: Cattle slaughterings fell 5,000 head in first two months of 2025

The number of cattle slaughtered in Ireland in the year to February 2025 fell by 1.6% when compared...

Pig/Poultry

8 months ago

Irish Pig Health Society symposium lineup for 2025 announced

The lineup of speakers for the 2025 Irish Pig Health Society symposium, due to take place at the...

Irish Pig Health Society symposium lineup for 2025 announced

Agri Politics

10 months ago

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...

New chair of IFA Pigs and Pigmeat Committee elected

Pig/Poultry

10 months ago

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...

Controversy as runners compete for pork prize in Brittany race

Pig/Poultry

11 months ago

'Moderate profitability' forecast for Irish pig farmers in 2025

"Moderate profitability" is expected for Irish pig farmers over the coming year, according to the...

'Moderate profitability' forecast for Irish pig farmers in 2025

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

EU project identifies challenges facing Irish pig farmers

A project aiming to "significantly advance pig welfare across Europe" has highlighted a range of...

EU project identifies challenges facing Irish pig farmers

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

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...

First bird flu case detected in a pig in the US

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

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...

Irish and US researchers using AI to improve piglet survival rates

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address...

Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

EU agri-markets showing 'positive signs' of stabilising

After experiencing severe shocks and high volatility in the previous years, European Union (EU)...

EU agri-markets showing 'positive signs' of stabilising

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

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...

Rosderra confirms purchase of Tipperary and Cork pig farms

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

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...

A look at the mid-year performance of Moorepark pig unit

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

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...

Report: EU pork trade relatively stable with higher supply forecast

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

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...

Pig Open Day focuses on sustainable production and research

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

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...

Pig sector at the 'forefront' of environmental sustainability 'for years'

Pig/Poultry

almost 2 years ago

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...

Cork farmer exits dairy to develop free range pig hobby

Pig/Poultry

almost 2 years ago

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: Irish pigmeat production declined by 11% in 2023

Pig/Poultry

almost 2 years ago

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...

EU approves Czech schemes to curb pig and poultry diseases

Pig/Poultry

almost 2 years ago

IFA requests meeting with pig processors to discuss drops in prices

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) National Pigs Committee has requested a meeting with...

IFA requests meeting with pig processors to discuss drops in prices

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