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<p>The English Market in Cork City. One person said he prefers to source his meat from local sources, explaining that quality and the additional air miles that come with South American imports are some of his main concerns.</p>

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Would you eat South American meat?

The Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork City and asked consumers whether they would buy meat imported from South America

<p>Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North-West Nina Carberry: In her new role, Ms Carberry will draft the parliament’s budget position on the next CAP, which remains the largest component of the nearly €2trn EU fund. Picture: Barry Cronin</p>

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Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role

<p>Brendan Soden said: 'While there are many challenges facing our sector, poultry farmers, though small in number, play a vital role in producing poultry meat and eggs, which are key components of consumers’ diets.'</p>

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IFA elects new chair of poultry committee

A cows on a pasture on a summer. Livestock on free grazing. Livestock farm. Agricultural landscape, cow on green grass field.

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Second Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy launched

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Mercosur vote postponement welcome but Taoiseach's comments need clarification

Four little pigs.

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Drops in Chinese tariffs to benefit pigmeat sector

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Budget calculation

Budget concerns for non-Vat registered farmers

ICOS has raised concerns regarding the reduction of the flat-rate farmers' Vat top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% will create an imbalance for non-Vat registered farmers

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

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Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock has tested positive for bird flu located in Co Cavan

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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Irish agri-food exports increase in value by 65% in a decade

Irish agri-food exports reach over 190 markets worldwide and account for 8.6% of Irish goods exported

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Mr Grealish travelled to Mexico this week in light of the pending free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, and to promote Irish agri-food

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Milk and crop prices have dropped by more than 11% in the past year, CSO reports

Both milk and crop prices have seen significant drops of over 11% in the Agricultural Output Price Index for September 2025, published by the CSO

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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The €85m problem: Why Ireland cannot risk avian flu vaccination due to trade rules

Despite bird flu outbreaks in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture are not considering vaccinations for poultry due to trade and surveillance worries.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Bird flu

Bird flu: How many cases of the highly contagious virus have broken out in Ireland?

There have been five confirmed cases of bird flu in captive birds in 2025, including three in November alone

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

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Bruising under skin a telltale sign of bird flu, top vet says

Haemorrhaging under the skin of birds is a consistent common symptom amongst all positive bird flu cases so far

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

The Department of Agriculture has announced six farm hazardous waste collection days over the next few weeks in Clare, Meath, Cork, Tipperary, Mayo, and Kerry

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Looking back on the way out

ieExplains: What does a housing order for poultry mean?

All owners of poultry and captive birds are to adhere to a compulsory housing order which will be implement from Monday, November 10, as directed by the Department of Agriculture

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

16/11/2012 Bronze Turkey Farm for Christmas

The fright before Christmas: Bird flu, turkeys, and the 'nerve-wracking' weeks ahead

Bird flu outbreaks in Carlow and Meath — the first recorded in poultry in the Republic since November 2022 — have turkey producers fearfully counting down the days to the holiday season

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

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Bird owners encouraged to house their birds immediately

Bird owners have been encouraged to house their birds if facilities allow, ahead of the compulsory housing order due to current outbreaks of bird flu.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Cork farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage if more cases of bird flu occur

Cork farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage if more cases of bird flu occur

It comes as the IFA's Sarah Hanley acknowledged that some turkey farmers may process their flock early for Christmas, which will mean turkeys this year will be smaller

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Domesticated bantam chickens seen in a large, rural garden during springtime.

Compulsory housing order for poultry from November 10 to stop spread of bird flu

The order follows recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Fota Wildlife Park in Cork and a further reported outbreak in a turkey flock in Co Carlow

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Compulsory housing order issued to halt spread of bird flu

The compulsory housing order will be in place from Monday, November 10

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Sinéad Kennedy from Cahir has been appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager, advocating for Irish food and drink there

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Egg Shortages Continue In The UK

New poultry biosecurity measures to start on November 1

As of November 1, poultry farmers and flock owners must adhere to the new biosecurity measures announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

UCD’s Agri Mental Health Group hopes to put farmers' mental health to the forefront of the conversation, working on driving research and awareness

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Tractor miniature with coins on fertile soil land

Cattle up 53.8% in agricultural price index for August 2025

The latest Agricultural Price Index reports the biggest output price going to cattle and the highest input price being fertilisers in the 12 months to August 2025.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Bird flu

High alert as bird flu detected on farm in the North

Avian influenza outbreak in Omagh has led to around 20,000 birds being culled, DAERA has confirmed

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Leading scientist from Denmark to feature as keynote speaker at Teagasc pig conference

Leading scientist from Denmark to feature as keynote speaker at Teagasc pig conference

Dr Vivi Aarestrup Moustsen's research has focused on the development of systems for loose-housed farrowing and lactating sows

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Pig prices fall by a further 8c/kg

Feed market dynamics are adding further pressure

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Butchers are cutting pork in the meat plant.

Pig throughput rises to 65,770

Average price for grade E carcasses in week 36 stood at €199.9/kg (excluding Vat)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Irish pig prices hold steady amid tight supplies

Ireland’s percentage of the EU price was 102% of the EU average this week

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

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