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Monday, March 3, 2025
Farmers at event in Ireland told of serious shortage of cattle in Europe
Farmers attending a recent information event in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, were told "there is a significant shortage of cattle in Europe" and while the forecast is for a 1% decline in EU beef production, it is expected to b ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Pork production in Ireland increased by estimated 4% last year
Ireland's pork production rose by an estimated 4% during 2024, to approximately 310,000 tonnes, as both pig supplies and average carcass weights increased slightly.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Pig farmers in Ireland may see "moderate profitability" in 2025
"Moderate profitability" is expected for Irish pig farmers over the coming year, according to the latest outlook from Teagasc.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Ireland cautions against bringing pork from ASF-affected areas into country
Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has reminded those travelling to the country this Christmas to not bring pork or pork products from areas affected by African swine fever (ASF).
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Drop in farmed poultry in Northern Ireland, UK
There has been a fall in the number of poultry farmed in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, after a resurgence in 2023.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Ireland defends meat production despite call to cut meat consumption
The Irish government has defended Ireland's meat production in a report on the recommendations made by two citizens' assemblies last year to address biodiversity loss in Ireland.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Republic of Ireland's agriculture department warns poultry keepers of Newcastle disease risks
The Republic of Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a call for vigilance among poultry keepers concerning Newcastle disease, urging close monitoring for any signs of this disease within flocks across t ...
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meat Industry Ireland releases new sustainability charter for Irish beef production
A new sustainability charter has been published by Meat Industry Ireland (MII) on October 9 that will see key measures including increased investment, enhanced reporting, and the implementation of methane mitigating breeding strategies.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Ireland's agriculture minister warns farmers of spread of bluetongue
Farmers in Ireland have once more been reminded of the risks of bluetongue, following the spread of the disease widely across Eastern England and the detection of isolated cases in south-west England and north-west Wales, the United Kingdom ...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Major dairy calf-to-beef conference to be held in Wexford, Republic of Ireland
A major international conference on dairy calf-to-beef production is set to take place in County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, on October 16 and 17, 2024, Irish Examiner reported.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Lisavaird Co-Op opens feed mill in Ireland following US$6.1 million investment
Lisavaird Co-Op has officially launched its state-of-the-art feed mill in Ireland following a €5.5 million (US$6.1 million) investment.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Republic of Ireland sees rise in beef slaughter figures as supplies increase
The Republic of Ireland recorded nearly 34,900 cattle slaughtered at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)-approved factories in the week ending Sunday, September 1, 2024, Agriland reported.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Event in Northern Ireland, UK, touched on genetic factors' influence on methane production of ruminants
Breeding ruminant livestock that produce less methane while, at the same time, achieving higher levels of performance, is feasible, according to a speaker at a recent beef and lamb open day in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, hosted by ...
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Salmon producer in Ireland downplays number of fish on the loose following farm escape incident
An escape of salmon had occurred at Mannin Bay Salmon's farm in Killary Harbour, County Galway, Ireland, on August 11, but the company told The Irish Times that the number of fish that escaped through a tear in a net was "insignificant ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Republic of Ireland farmers face animal vaccine shortage amid rise in blackleg cases
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed an animal vaccine shortage affecting many parts of Ireland, according to IFA Animal Health Committee chair TJ Maher, Agriland reported.

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