Agri-Business
Devenish and CB Group open poultry research facility in Jamaica
Devenish Nutrition has partnered with Jamaican sustainable agriculture company CB Group to commission the first commercial partnership research and development...
Poultry
Agri-Business
Brazil to increase beef production by 10% in next decade
Brazil is expected to increase beef production by over 10% in the coming decade, according to new agricultural projections. The...
Sponsored
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
HSE: Ireland needs 10,000 vaccines for people at risk of bird flu
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has estimated that Ireland requires 10,000 doses of a vaccine for people at risk of...
Pig/Poultry
DAFM urges poultry owners to be vigilant for Newcastle disease
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is appealing to poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates 'arson attack' on commercial hen house
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a fire in a commercial hen house in Co. Down which...
N.Ireland
Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023
Poultry company Moy Park has recorded revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion)....
Agri-Business
Agricultural Output Price Index up 18% since last year
In the 12 months to August 2024, the Agricultural Output Price Index rose by 18%, while the Agricultural Input Price...
Beef
Ireland was 230% self-sufficient in meat in 2023 - CSO
Ireland’s rate of self-sufficiency in meat was 230% in 2023, a decrease on the 2022 figure, which was 261%, according...
Sponsored
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
Research reveals popularity of eggs to mark World Egg Day
To mark World Egg Day 2024 today (Friday, October 11), Bord Bia has released research that demonstrates eggs are more...
Agri-Business
Lidl announces €1b injection into UK free-range eggs
Lidl has today (September 24) announced a prospective injection of one billion euro into the British egg industry over the...
Beef
China consumer trends 'offer opportunities' for animal protein
New consumption trends in China “offer opportunities” for the animal protein sector, according to research published by the multinational banking...
Pig/Poultry
Manor Farm announces appointment of new CEO
Manor Farm has today (Wednesday, July 17), announced the appointment of Cathal Garvey as new CEO. The appointment follows the...
Pig/Poultry
Better Chicken Commitment may increase broiler production costs by 37.5%
The introduction of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) could lead to broiler production costs increasing by 37.5% in the European...
Agri-Business
Poultry to account for 41% of protein consumed from meat in 2032
Poultry meat is expected to account for 41% of the protein consumed from all meat sources in 2032, followed by...
Sponsored
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
Ireland to receive vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
Ireland is due to receive doses of a vaccine for people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure...
Pig/Poultry
EU secures 40m vaccines for people at higher risk of bird flu
The European Commission is preparing to offer vaccines to people deemed to be at a higher risk of exposure to...
Pig/Poultry
Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has saved 121 birds, including domestic hens, from living...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu ruled out after tests on flock in Monaghan
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has ruled out the presence of avian influenza (bird flu) in...