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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Northern Ireland cattle farmers warned of TB testing restrictions
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has announced that there will be restrictions on bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing for a three-week period starting on May 29, 2023 and ending on June 19, FarmingUK reported.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Cutting numbers of Ireland's suckler herd can help Irish agriculture meet climate goals, says official
The chair of the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group, Prof. Thia Hennessy, believes it will be "very challenging" for the agriculture sector to meet climate targets without reducing the suckler herd.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Strong start for Ireland's export of calves in first seven weeks of 2023
The first seven weeks of 2023 has seen a strong start to Ireland's calf export numbers, with just over 13,000 calves exported as of February 19.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Major Northern Ireland, UK pig producer charged for avoiding paying for water
One of the largest pig producers Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, has been charged with dodging paying for water by diverting a domestic supply to one of its factories.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Increase in Ireland's pig prices alleviates pig farmers' worries
Pig farmers across Ireland are "breathing a small sigh of relief" following an eight cents per kilo increase in pig prices on February 24, Irish Farmers' Association pig chair Roy Gallie said.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Poultry farmers in Ireland seeking price increase for eggs
Nigel Sweetnam, the chairman of the Irish Farmers' Association's National Poultry Committee, has expressed his anger over the lack of action in response to the demand for a fair price increase in eggs from Irish egg producers, Kilkenny Live ...
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Bonuses paid for eligible cattle in Ireland to be reviewed
The payment of an in-spec bonus on eligible cattle under 30-months of age and the in-spec bonus currently being paid for eligible cattle between 30- and 36-months of age in Ireland is set to be reviewed, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has conf ...
Monday, February 6, 2023
More raw chicken products recalled in Ireland supermarkets due to salmonella
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled a number of raw chicken products as a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of salmonella, The Irish Times reported.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
More than 7,000 birds to be culled in Ireland due to salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak was detected in eight poultry farms in Ireland, resulting in more than 7,000 birds having to be culled to stop potentially-infected chicken products from entering the food chain, Irish Times reported.
Monday, January 16, 2023
Ireland's pigmeat, poultry prices support overall export values in 2022
Higher average prices for Ireland's pigmeat and poultry helped to offset the impact of lower production levels on overall export values last year, according to Bord Bia.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Ireland's Bord Bia: Mostly optimistic outlook for beef market in 2023
The beef market outlook for 2023 remains broadly optimistic but this optimism is "surrounded by a fair degree of uncertainty," according to Mark Zieg, beef sector manager at Ireland's Bord Bia.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Report by Ireland's Teagasc sees milk prices likely to drop by 15% in 2023
Ireland's Teagasc has forecast a drop in global milk prices and a hike in feed costs this year.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
European Commission adopts Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund programme for Ireland
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Ireland, the European Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for the country to implement the EU common fisheries pol ...
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Ireland's average dairy farm income increases to record US$157,000
Farming agency Teagasc said Ireland's average dairy farm income has increased by 50% to record EUR 148,000 (~US$157,000, EUR 1 = US$1.07) this year thanks to a global surge in milk prices, The Irish Times reported.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Supply of cattle to meat plants in Ireland expected to drop 2% in 2023
Bord Bia, the Irish state agency food board, expects cattle supply to meat plants in the country to decline by 2% in 2023, Irish Examiner reported.

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