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Bird flu state of emergency declared in California
James Hanly
The announcement was made on Thursday to further enhance the state’s preparedness after a case of the virus was confirmed in cattle on farms in southern California.
18 December 2024 Poultry
Poultry to buck EU farm output decline trend
The European Commission’s outlook for the coming 10 years points towards more poultry, but less pigmeat, being produced on EU farms.
15 December 2024 Poultry
Navigating a period of high risk for Avian Influenza
Teagasc poultry specialist Rebecca Tierney takes a look at Avian Influenza and the threat that it poses to the Irish poultry industry.
‘Landmark deal’ - Brazilian and Argentinian farmers react to Mercosur agreement
The farm organisations representing Brazilian and Argentinian farmers have, unsurprisingly, reacted positively to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
15 December 2024 News
UK imports of Irish poultry up 19% in 2024
Joe Burke takes a look at Irish poultry markets and what 2025 might hold for the poultry industry.
14 December 2024 Poultry
New Mercosur protests kick off in Brussels
There was a strong Irish presence at the Mercosur protest on Monday, with Irish MEPs Ciaran Mullooly and Michael McNamara attending along with Irish TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
11 December 2024 Markets
A positive year for poultry producers
Adam Woods previews this week’s special poultry focus, including the latest in poultry markets and avian influenza.
11 December 2024 Poultry
Over 700 ducks and eggs seized by Department on Wicklow farm
The action is the culmination of a long dispute between the duck owner Seán Kent and the Department of Agriculture.
10 December 2024 News
Raw milk samples in US to be tested for bird flu
The National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) was announced by US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
10 December 2024 News
Watch: farmers protest against Mercosur deal in Brussels
Mercosur countries do not meet the production standards required of EU agriculture, EU farmers have said.
9 December 2024 News
Bird flu found in buzzard in Galway
The Department of Agriculture has introduced new regulations on the back of a case of bird flu being identified in a buzzard in Galway.
5 December 2024 Poultry
Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys
Established in 1951, McCaghey Turkeys has grown to become Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor with all of its turkey farms fully Bord Bia approved.
5 December 2024 Poultry