Pigmeat

IFA ramps up DNA tests on Irish-labelled pork, bacon and ham ahead of Christmas

Amid falling prices and rising costs, strong support for Irish pigmeat in our home market is more important than ever, IFA pig committee chair Michael Caffrey said.

NEWS 4 November 2026

IFA ramps up DNA tests on Irish-labelled pork, bacon and ham ahead of Christmas

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EU beef imports to increase by 5% by front-loading of Brazilian shipments

EU beef imports to increase by 5% by front-loading of Brazilian shipments

NEWS 25 October 2026

Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

Minister quashes TB concern for pig markets

NEWS 21 October 2026

Rearing pigs with intact tails could cost average pig farm over €142,000

Rearing pigs with intact tails could cost average pig farm over €142,000

Rearing pigs with intact tails could cost average pig farm over €142,000

PIGS 19 October 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

NEWS 26 August 2026

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UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK retail sales of beef and lamb show that rising retail prices means that even though shoppers are spending more money buying them, they have less in their basket.

NEWS 10 July 2026

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

In 2025, Teagasc profit monitor farms saw increased efficiency in key areas including the number of pigs born alive per litter, pigs produced per sow and feed conversion from weaning to sale.

NEWS 27 June 2026

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Shauna Jager studied food and agribusiness management in UCD, graduating in 2022, and worked in New Zealand for a year before joining Bord Bia’s graduate programme.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 7 May 2026

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig and poultry specialist, discusses the implications of African swine fever for the EU pigmeat trade.

PIGS 15 April 2026

European pigmeat production expected to fall in next decade

European pigmeat production expected to fall in next decade

The European Commission’s EU Agricultural Outlook 2025-2035 report points to falling demand within Europe and China.

NEWS 28 December 2025

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