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Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

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View from China: China's egg-cellent market opportunities

View from China: China's egg-cellent market opportunities

With expansion under way, China is reaching well over the normal market demand requirement of 1.2 billion eggs a day.

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Duck farmer wins court appeal

Duck farmer wins court appeal

Carlow poultry farmer John Fitzgerald has been successful in a case taken against the Department of Agriculture relating to compliance notices served back in August 2024.

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Liver fluke forecast shows high risk in midlands, west and north

Liver fluke forecast shows high risk in midlands, west and north

Abattoir examinations showed an average of 34% of herds with at least one animal with liver fluke damage so far this year.

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Bird flu case ‘a wake-up call’ says DAERA vet

Bird flu case ‘a wake-up call’ says DAERA vet

David Wright reports on some of the main topics covered at the NI poultry conference

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NI sees 19% growth in laying hen numbers

NI sees 19% growth in laying hen numbers

The NI laying hen population hits almost 8.6m – aided by the addition of 988,000 birds in free-range units

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Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Charollais king for Kingscourt sheep farmer

Luke Gibson catches up with Andrew Gilmore, a pedigree sheep breeder from Co Cavan to talk about all things pedigree sheep breeding.

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Fane Valley holds profit across mix of businesses

Fane Valley holds profit across mix of businesses

The co-op has reported results to September 2024 across its range of businesses.

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