Poultry

IFA warns of egg shortage on shop shelves

The IFA’s request of a 2c per egg increase for free-range eggs remains unanswered.

NEWS 18 May 2026

IFA warns of egg shortage on shop shelves

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Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

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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

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

DEALER 6 May 2026

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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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 March 2026

Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

Proposed cage ban raises import concerns

Defra’s plans to phase out enriched cages have raised concern among NI poultry producers

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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