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Lab-grown pig fat

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute showed the cell, known as FaTTy was capable of producing fat tissue.

DEALER 7 May 2025

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Gene-edited pigs approved for US market

Gene-edited pigs approved for US market

NEWS 1 May 2025

Over 25% less sheep slaughtering this March – CSO

Over 25% less sheep slaughtering this March – CSO

NEWS 25 April 2025

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 April 2025

Lowering feed cost: picking the low hanging ‘FCE’ fruit

Lowering feed cost: picking the low hanging ‘FCE’ fruit

Lowering feed cost: picking the low hanging ‘FCE’ fruit

PIGS 18 April 2025

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Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc

Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc

Inputting the results of on-farm pig biosecurity reviews into a database is keeping the sector prepared to prevent disease, the head of pig development at Teagasc said.

PIGS 30 March 2025

IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare

IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare

Favourable prices present an investment opportunity that could be harnessed to boost welfare standards, the IFA's pig policy executive has said.

PIGS 30 March 2025

Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pig farmers have called for more practical TAMS III specifications amid low levels of uptake.

PIGS 30 March 2025

Fire extinguished on Cavan pig farm

Fire extinguished on Cavan pig farm

Emergency services attended the fire, which occurred on a farm near Ballyconnell at around 2pm on Sunday.

PIGS 30 March 2025

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

There are employers seeking farm assistants in the dairy and pig sector across Munster and Leinster.

NEWS 30 March 2025

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

The appeal to an Bord Pleanála followed submissions raised by the EPA and Peter Sweetman.

PIGS 30 March 2025

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Two farmers disqualified from owning animals in 2024

Figures obtained by the Irish Farmers Journal from the Department of Agriculture showed that a number farmers have been barred from owning cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses since 2021.

NEWS 30 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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