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Irish pigmeat sold around the world
Phelim O'Neill
There may be just a few hundred commercial pig farmers but they underpin the third most valuable category of Irish agri-food exports.
2 November 2024 Pigs
Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities
Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.
9 October 2024 News
Beef imports surge 50% since 2019
Figures released by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue show that the value of dairy imports jumped 16% between 2019 and 2023.
China launches anti-dumping probe on EU pork
Move comes in response to increased EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
17 June 2024 News
Increased global risk for poultry production from bird flu this year – Bord Bia
Europe’s market conditions remain positive, but the industry faces pressure from rising imports, especially increased chicken imports from the Ukraine which 'rose significantly' in 2023.
16 June 2024 Poultry
Pork and dairy in China's firing line
There are mounting fears that China will hit back at European agri-produce if the EU imposes increased import duties on Chinese manufactured electric cars.
5 June 2024 News
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from Russia, Canada, Argentina and China.
15 May 2024 World