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Friday, July 18, 2025
More than 15 pigs born alive per litter in Ireland for first time last year
Pigs born alive per litter in Ireland surpassed 15 for the first time in 2024, according to the annual analysis of Teagasc Profit Monitor pig farms.
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, July 31, 2023
Pig farmers in Ireland may see average price return increased during rest of 2023
The current average price return to pig farmers in Ireland is set to remain at current levels or see moderate increases for the remainder of 2023, according to Teagasc.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
More financial aid for pig producers in Northern Ireland, UK, to deal with rising costs
Pig producers in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, are set to receive further financial support to help combat rising costs, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) announced.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Pig farming in Northern Ireland under pressure from rising costs
Northern Ireland's pig farming industry is under severe threat due to the cost of living crisis, according to sector leaders.
Monday, March 21, 2022
New aid scheme for Ireland's pig producers announced
Ireland has announced an €7 million (US$7.7 million) aid scheme for local pig producers.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Ireland's pig meat sector faces challenge with labour shortage
Ireland's pig meat sector is under extreme pressure due to a lack of suitable labour at processing level and on farms, according to the Irish Farmers Association.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Pig producer to set up US$105.7 million pork plant in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
A major pig producer in Northern Ireland is planning to develop a £75 million (US$105.7 million) automated pork processing plant in Ballymoney, The Irish News reported.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Cranswick pig processing site in Northern Ireland suspends operation following COVID-19 infections
A pig processing facility in County Antrim Northern Ireland has suspended operations after workers at the site were found infected with COVID-19.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Number of pigs in Ireland up 2.6% in 2019; cattle down 0.5%
Ireland's pig population as of December 2019 increased 2.6% to 1,613,300 from the previous year's 1,572,200. Breeding pigs increased 1.4% from 143,000 in 2018 to 145,00 in 2019. Non-breeding pigs increased 2.7% to 1,468,300 from 1,429,200 i ...
Monday, January 12, 2015
Ireland's pig prices must rise, association urges
Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President Eddie Downey has said the Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan and the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney need to push for the introduction of market measures in the EU to remove excess supply fr ...
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Northern Ireland pig farmers may benefit from lenient export conditions to Singapore
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