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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.

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

It comes after the National Animal Rights Association (NARA) and Animal Rebellion Ireland (ARI) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding pig welfare on Irish pig enterprises.

PIGS 23 October 2024

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

The IFA's pig and poultry chairs have told the Commissioner that EU farmers are squeezed by food imports and regulations.

PIGS 23 October 2024

Cavan farmer elected IFA pigs chair

Caffrey was appointed to the role after an election took place during the committee's first meeting of the year at the Irish Farm Centre.

PIGS 23 October 2024

Aldi announces €4m contract extension with Divilly Brothers

Divilly Brothers, a family-owned company, was founded in 1927, is currently headed by brothers Shane and Peter Divilly and employs over 50 people.

PIGS 23 October 2024

Explainer: what clauses are in Mercosur to for Irish farmers

The document lined out supports for Irish farmers in case of market disturbances as well as that distinctive Irish food and drink products would be protected.

NEWS 23 October 2024

Agri jobs: Pig farm assistant needed in Cavan

Coming into the Christmas period, there are employers in the pig, dairy and horticulture sectors who are looking for new employees.

PIGS 23 October 2024

Results of Irish pig study to feed into EU welfare rules

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.

PIGS 23 October 2024

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.

PIGS 23 October 2024

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.

NEWS 23 October 2024

Reliable Ecosyl delivering quality silage for dairy farming brothers

The reliability provided by Ecosyl additive is delivering quality silage and peace of mind for two dairy farming brothers in County Kilkenny.

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Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

MOST READ STORIES

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

Cavan farmer elected IFA pigs chair

Aldi announces €4m contract extension with Divilly Brothers

Explainer: what clauses are in Mercosur to for Irish farmers

Agri jobs: Pig farm assistant needed in Cavan

Results of Irish pig study to feed into EU welfare rules

Caution needed when reducing protein in pig diets

Four new agriculture EIP projects receive funding

Reliable Ecosyl delivering quality silage for dairy farming brothers

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