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Results of Irish pig study to feed into EU welfare rules
Noel Bardon
An EU-funded collaboration between farmers, researchers and vets, could see a more practical approach taken to updating pig welfare regulations than had been anticipated in 2023.
Results of Irish pig study to feed into EU welfare rules
Caution needed when reducing protein in pig diets
28 October 2024 Pigs
Caution needed when reducing protein in pig diets
AFBI's Elizabeth Ball warned farmers that efforts to reduce ammonia emissions from pig units by feeding 13% crude protein finishing diets could have unintended consequences if not managed correctly.
Four new agriculture EIP projects receive funding
23 October 2024 News
Four new agriculture EIP projects receive funding
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett made confirmed the funding for the four projects.
Two pig farms in Munster snapped up by Rosderra
The sale price for the farms at Rathcabbin in Tipperary and Annakisha in north Cork has not been disclosed.
28 August 2024 News
Global pig numbers ramping up as EU production falls
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) pig chair Roy Gallie to get an overview of the current climate in the sector.
5 June 2024 News
Versatility of pigmeat to be highlighted at symposium
Next week's Irish Pig Health Symposium is a good opportunity for pig farmers and pig farm workers to attend, the IFA has said.
10 April 2024 Pigs
More pig and poultry farms to require EPA licenses after MEP vote
The European Parliament's vote will mean that almost all pig and poultry farmers will require an environmental license to operate.
12 March 2024 Pigs
Nitrates and labour on pig conference agenda
The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) symposium takes place at The Curragh Racecourse in Co Kildare on Tuesday 16 April.
28 February 2024 News
Hope for pigmeat recovery in 2024
Recent price pulls below the €2/kg were of concern to pig farmers who were beginning to recover from a previous bout of severe losses, Bord Bia's Joe Burke said.
24 January 2024 News
China hits peak beef imports
First 10 months of 2023 show a marginal increase in China's beef imports, while sheepmeat imports rebound after dip in 2022.
26 December 2023 News
Pig farmers: 'If I'm going to go through another bad spell I won't be in it'
Our profits are just getting eroded away every week by the processors, one pig farmer told the Irish Farmers Journal.
13 December 2023 Pigs
Christmas ham trade strong as consumers opt for smaller joints
Vendors around the country are experiencing a strong Christmas ham trade, with a move towards smaller joints.
6 December 2023 News