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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the pig and poultry sectors.

<p>Irish agri-food exports achieved a record value of €19bn in 2024.</p>

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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

<p>Minister of state Noel Grealish meeting Mexico's agriculture minister Julio Berdegué as part of his promotional visit for Irish agri-food in Mexico. </p>

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Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

<p>Both milk and crop prices have dropped more than 11% in the year to September 2025.</p>

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

This is what a chicken party looks like

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

Bird flu

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

Chicken with freshly laid eggs

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

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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

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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

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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

Male farmer with short brown hair,walking in the direction to his tractor,standing next to his agricultural field in the evening

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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Flat-rate Vat removal to cost average broiler farm €12,000 a year

The average overcompensation is around €12,500 per year, if the 560 or so poultry breeding, hatching and rearing farms in Ireland are included

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

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

Irish pig prices fall 20c/kg in two weeks

Supplies remain tight across Europe, and demand for live pigs in Ireland is still strong. Yet Ireland is the only member state to see two consecutive 10c/kg reductions

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

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Is it the thin end of the wedge for flat rate Vat compensation scheme?

It has come to pass in the past week that minister for finance Paschal Donohoe has made the decision to remove the poultry broiler sector from the Vat flat rate addition scheme

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Four little pigs.

Top 25% of pig farms produce 29.3 pigs per sow per year

The data comes from 85 herds with more than 73,000 sows, or 55% of the total Irish sow herd

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Photograph by David Ruffles

Fall in sheep slaughter numbers reflect 'worsening situation' in sheep farming, ICSA says

Sheep slaughterings fell by 16.4% in the first five months of the year, CSO data shows

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

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

Irish pig prices steady at 228c/kg as supply and demand hold firm

Strong demand for pigs born and reared in Ireland is expected to continue into July

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

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

Irish pig price holds firm as demand grows for home-reared stock

Factory pig throughput in Republic of Ireland export plants for the week ending June 15 was 64,762 head

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

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

Irish pig prices hold at €2.28/kg

The EU average price for week 22 for E-grade carcass was 212c/kg, excluding Vat

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

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