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

<p class="contextmenu internal_BodyRagged">Europe has been hit by a surge in bird flu outbreaks. Bird flu often spreads through migrating birds, and it peaks in winter. Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie</p>

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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

<p>The Department of Agriculture is currently not considering the use of vaccines to combat bird flu in Ireland.</p>

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Bird owners encouraged to house their birds immediately

<p>Poultry owners must exercise strict biosecurity protocols and will now have to adhere to a compulsory housing order from November 10.</p>

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IE Explains: What does a housing order for poultry mean?

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

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

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

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

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Compulsory housing order issued to halt spread of bird flu

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Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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

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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

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

Irish pig price outpaces EU average

Ireland’s pig price is currently 104% of the EU average price, as reported to the EU Commission for the week commencing May 24.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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

Pig prices steady at €2.28/kg amid strong demand

Also, grain prices dropped sharply this week in both Europe and the US

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Egg Shortages Continue In The UK

Avian flu regulations are to be lifted at the end of this month

Mandatory biosecurity regulations on flocks, which have been in place since December of last year, will be lifted at the end of this month.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

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

Irish pig prices creep up as EU trade slows

Demand remains strong for Irish-born and reared pigs, with reports suggesting prices are edging closer to €2.26/kg

Wed, 14 May, 2025

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Poultry housing order to protect flocks from bird flu to be lifted next month

Poultry biosecurity regulations introduced in December 2024 continue to remain in force

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The best way to utilise pig slurry on tillage land

The best way to utilise pig slurry on tillage land

Targeting soils low in P and K is the best way to utilise pig slurry on tillage land, Teagasc advises

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

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

Irish pig price rises 4c/kg amid strong EU demand and trade uncertainty

Ireland’s pig price remains 110% of the EU average, according to European Commission figures for the week ending March 29

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

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