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View from China: Changes in China's pig industry

Speaker after speaker grappled with the prospect that China would in reality need only half the number of sows currently in the herd.

23 December 2024 VIEWPOINTS

More than 9% fewer sheep slaughtered so far this year - CSO

That’s according to the latest Central Statistics Office data for livestock slaughterings, which shows that more than 268,000 fewer heads were slaughtered so far this year.

20 December 2024 NEWS

Agricultural operating surplus to grow 33% in 2024 - CSO

Milk volumes in 2024 are projected to fall by 4%. However, prices are up by 7%, the CSO has estimated.

7 December 2024 NEWS

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.

6 December 2024 NEWS

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.

23 November 2024 PIGS
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Three NI farms told to demolish sheds

David Wright explores the issues raised in three recent cases before the Planning Appeals Commission.

13 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Irish pigmeat sold around the world

There may be just a few hundred commercial pig farmers but they underpin the third most valuable category of Irish agri-food exports.

3 November 2024 PIGS
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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.

2 November 2024 PIGS

Bird flu found in pig for first time in US

The US department of agriculture said the case was identified in a backyard farming operation in Oregon.

31 October 2024 NEWS