Poultry

Growth of chicken and pork as the meats of choice

Meat, dairy and egg production have all increased over the past six decades.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Growth of chicken and pork as the meats of choice

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IFA warns of egg shortage on shop shelves

IFA warns of egg shortage on shop shelves

NEWS 18 May 2026

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 7 May 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

NEWS 6 May 2026

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

The Farmer Forum is a significant level of inclusion for farmers, but will it just be a talking shop?

DEALER 23 March 2026

EY report puts value of NI food and drink at £7.3bn

EY report puts value of NI food and drink at £7.3bn

Food and drink in Northern Ireland is worth £7.3bn (€8.4bn) to the economy and supports 109,000 jobs.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

A free-range egg farm with facilities for 10,000 hens is a unique offering near an urban population.

FOR SALE 23 March 2026

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

A turnkey free-range egg farm with direct routes to consumers has recently been placed on the market. Close to a big urban population and with accommodation for 10,000 hens, it's a unique offering.

PROPERTY 23 March 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

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

NEWS 23 March 2026

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

The IFA said that its calls for higher egg farmer prices could help avert shortages.

POULTRY 23 March 2026

No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show

The decision has been made due to uncertainty on when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted.

NEWS 23 March 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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