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Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

Defra’s plans to phase out enriched cages have raised concern among NI poultry producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

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Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

Bird flu vaccine trials begin in the UK

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

England to trial bird flu vaccines in turkeys

NEWS 7 March 2026

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

Suspected bird flu case on poultry farm in Tyrone

NEWS 5 March 2026

Dawn Farm Foods accounts for up to 10% of poultry meat imports

Dawn Farm Foods accounts for up to 10% of poultry meat imports

Dawn Farm Foods accounts for up to 10% of poultry meat imports

POULTRY 11 February 2026

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Nine breaches of Bord Bia QA logo use found in last five years

Members of the public have been asked to flag any misuses of the Bord Bia quality assurance logo with the agency.

NEWS 30 December 2025

IFA protests outside Bord Bia poultry meeting in Monaghan

IFA protests outside Bord Bia poultry meeting in Monaghan

There are some important questions to be answered around Larry Murrin's use of Brazilian chicken in his business, IFA poultry chair Brendan Soden said.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Demand for protein is being boosted by the recent higher price point of beef and lamb driving a switch in meat purchasing habits and a continued global rise in meat consumption.

POULTRY 30 December 2025

No highs for Moroccan chicken

No highs for Moroccan chicken

The Dealer was reading up this week on a study into the potential use of cannabis in poultry feed.

DEALER 30 December 2025

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

Latest news in-brief from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Brendan Soden elected new chair of IFA poultry committee

Brendan Soden elected new chair of IFA poultry committee

He succeeds Nigel Sweetnam, who has completed a four-year term as chair.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Q-Bed saves mixed Armagh farm time and money

Q-Bed saves mixed Armagh farm time and money

Since moving to a Q-Bed 324 cubicle bedder, Armagh farmers Samuel and Thomas Dickson have cut labour and bedding usage by a third and witnessed an improvement in cow cleanliness, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 30 December 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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