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The Irish pig sector faces a challenging road ahead

The Irish pig sector faces a challenging road ahead writes Ciarán Carroll, Teagasc, Moorepark

PIGS 28 October 2026

The Irish pig sector faces a challenging road ahead

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TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

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Flahavan’s reveals new €1.8m facility to increase organic oat intake

Flahavan’s reveals new €1.8m facility to increase organic oat intake

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Renewed vaccination calls as shippers dominate weanling sales

Renewed vaccination calls as shippers dominate weanling sales

Renewed vaccination calls as shippers dominate weanling sales

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Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

NEWS 25 August 2026

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The two sides to the butter debate

The two sides to the butter debate

Tirlán says it is doing what is best for its members, while Ornua says it is not in the best interests of Irish farmers.

NEWS 12 August 2026

US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

Problems with China and reduced cattle supply push US beef export volumes down

NEWS 7 August 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

While Ireland exported less beef in the first five months this year, the value of beef exports was only down slightly, reflecting a higher value per kilo.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Base quotes for Thursday are in the region of €9.60/kg plus the plants' 20c/kg quality assurance payment.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

China has increased its agricultural machinery exports by 28.9% to a total value of $5.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026 when compared year on year.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Market signals appear optimistic from high-value EU destinations including Greece and Italy while there is ongoing keen interest from North African markets

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

Farmgate price falling faster than factory price

Farmgate price falling faster than factory price

What went up in 2025 has come down in 2026 in relation to cattle prices, less so in the case of factory beef sales price.

NEWS 10 June 2026

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