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All the latest pig farming news from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all pig farming and production news developments in the pig sector.

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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
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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
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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
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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