Pig/Poultry
Human case of bird flu detected in England
Authorities in the UK have confirmed a case of bird flu in a human in the west midlands region of...
Poultry
Pig/Poultry
DAFM confirms third case of bird flu in Ireland since December
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that a third case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
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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...
N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
Pig/Poultry
No housing order imminent in ROI yet amid bird flu concerns
There is no plan at this time to introduce a housing order on poultry farms in the Republic of Ireland...
Agri Politics
USDA finalises regulation for 'fairness' for contract farmers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), in one of its final acts under the presidency of Joe Biden, has announced...
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - everything you need to know about bird flu
In the first episode of the 2025 season on AgriFocus, Agriland editor, Stella Meehan is joined by superintending veterinary inspector,...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry production in EU to rise, with pigmeat to stay 'historically low'
EU poultry production figures are expected to increase slightly by 0.9% this year, while across Europe, pigmeat production is likely...
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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
Highly pathogenic bird flu confirmed in wild bird in Dublin
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) has been detected in a wild buzzard in Co. Dublin, the Department of...
Pig/Poultry
Offaly farmer claims to own a 'record-breaking' goose
Suckler and sheep farmer John Dolan from Banagher, Co. Offaly had a “great surprise” this New Year’s Day after his...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a...
Agri-Business
Dairy cow numbers jump by 42% in decade to 2023 - CSO
The total number of cattle in Ireland in 2023 stood at 7,341,481, according to data published today (Tuesday, December 17)...
Agri-Business
Price paid to farmers for milk produced over year to October rose 46% - CSO
Dairy farmers saw the price they were paid for milk produced over the 12 months to October 2024 increase by...
Agri-Business
EU milk production facing 'turning point' in medium term - report
Milk production in the European Union is set to reach a “turning point in the medium term” with the decline...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
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...
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...