Pigmeat

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

A typical 700-sow herd could see 784 entire carcases condemned per year if it switched to rearing pigs with intact tails, a Teagasc pig conference heard last week.

PIGS 19 October 2026

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

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Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

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

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PIGS 1 January 1970

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.

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Pig meat production was up 4% in 2024

Pig meat production was up 4% in 2024

Irish pig producers are few in number but high on output and are the third most important category of farm based Irish agri food exports after dairy and beef.

PIGS 1 January 1970

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Rosderra wrote to suppliers recently informing them of the rollout of a new system for pigs going to the factory from Monday 10 November.

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