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Poultry production grows, despite competition
Poultry meat production keeps on increasing, in spite of the higher availability of other meats, according to the latest EU research....
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Test alteration simplifies diagnosis of poultry diseases
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found a way to make it easier to detect two serious poultry diseases...
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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...
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Exceptional grain quality - a major boost for Irish poultry sector
The prospect of cheap cereal prices is not the ‘sure fire’ certainty that many commentators are currently making it out...
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New poultry vaccine delivery system developed in the United States
An alternate vaccine delivery system for new born chicks has been developed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists to...
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Poultry margins under pressure
With the notable exception of the US, Rabobank is reporting bullish poultry market conditions are turning bearish due to recent...
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UFU welcomes Loan Scheme first phase re-opening for poultry
Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President Ian Marshall has welcomed the news that the ‘Agri-Food Loan Scheme’ (AFLS) has been re-opened...
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How will Harvest 2020 strategy impact on poultry sector?
Vincent Carton, the managing director of Carton Brothers poultry processing business, has told AgriLand that Government must do more to...
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Poultry sector holds its breath on new labelling regulations
Carton Brothers’ managing director Vincent Carton has told AgriLand that the Irish poultry sector continues to grow. But it’s far...
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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...
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Country of origin labelling rules for pigs and poultry need beefing up, say MEPs
A European Commission proposal that would allow pork to be labelled as “reared” in an EU country even if the...
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New pig meat, poultry sustainability schemes on the cards
2014 is set to be the year of sustainability for Ireland’s farming sector. New pig meat and poultry sustainability schemes,...
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Prospects for poultry remain strong
According to Rabobank, the outlook for the global poultry sector in 2014 is generally bullish, driven by the tailwind of...
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UK accounted for 83% of poultry exports in 2013
Poultry exports grew four per cent in 2013 to €230m. However the UK remains the largest destination for Irish poultry...
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Free range turkey sellout
With turkeys eaten by 94 per cent of Irish people around Christmas, free range artisan poultry farmers, Bertram and Celine...
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Birds of a feather flock together, Farmers to Market
Cavan is flying the flag for one of Ireland’s leading poultry co-operatives with Farmers to Market. AgriLand caught up with...
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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...
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Concern grows over ILT
Vincent Carton, managing director of the Meath-based Carton Brothers’ poultry group, has expressed disappointment at the Department of Agriculture’s inability...
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Poultry sector set to soar
According to Dr Graeme Park , general manager of the Scottish poultry genetics business Aviagen, the Irish poultry sector is...
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Irish poultry set for funding bonanza
The Irish poultry sector, which employs hundreds of people in mainly Cavan and Monaghan, and throughout Ireland is set to...
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Egg producers – are you registered?
The View from Northern Ireland: Throughout the year, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (DARD) Agri-food Inspection Branch receives many...