Pig/Poultry
National Pig Census to be carried out this week
Any person keeping pigs in Ireland must carry out the National Pig Census this week, and submit the completed census...
Pig Farming
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....
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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
Farmers urge EU to ensure 'no further escalation' in China tensions
A group of EU farmers has called on the European Commission to ensure that there is “no further escalation” in...
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
2023 saw 5-fold increase in ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs in EU
Last year saw a five-fold increase in the number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs in...
Agri-Business
Emissions directive 'worries' EU farmers - Copa
The agreement on the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) reached yesterday (Wednesday, November 29) by the European Parliament and the Council...
Environment
Ammonia-harvesting technology used to reduce pig farm emissions
Testing is underway as part of a major project in the UK aiming to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia...
Pig/Poultry
EU Commission approves €113m Polish pig farmer support scheme
The EU Commission has today (Thursday, July 27) approved a support scheme worth €113 million for Polish pig farmers. The...
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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
Irish pig price trails European average by 14c/kg - Gallie
The price being paid to Irish pig farmers is trailing their European counterparts by 14c/kg, according to the Irish Farmers’...
Agri-Business
Plans for contentious Cork piggery extension withdrawn
By Gordon Deegan Contentious plans for a large-scale extension to a piggery in east Cork, opposed by one of Ireland’s...
Pig/Poultry
Call on Irish pig processors to increase price by minimum of 8c/kg
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on Irish pig processors to increase prices immediately by a minimum of 8c/kg....
Pig/Poultry
Irish pig symposium to focus on health and efficiency
The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) has confirmed that it will host its 2023 symposium at the Midlands Park Hotel,...
Agri-Business
Average Irish pig farmer now has debt of €600,000 - Gallie
The average Irish pig farmer is now carrying debt of €600,000, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Pigs Committee...
Agri-Business
Consumers urged to support Irish pig farmers this Christmas
Consumers are being urged by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to support Irish pig producers when buying their Christmas ham...
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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
Senator requests Oireachtas committee review pig report
A senator has requested that a new report on the Irish pig industry is reviewed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee...
Pig/Poultry
Gallie: No white smoke yet on pig price increases
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Pigs Committee has said that pig farmers are still waiting for an...
Agri-Business
Irish pig sector has lost over €54m this year - Teagasc
Teagasc has told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee that the average 600-sow pig unit has lost €206,000 since...
N.Ireland
NI pig sector faces an 'unsustainable future'
Embattled pig farmers are facing a crisis in the sector as rising costs and supply chain disruptions are causing huge...