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Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

A judicial review brought by the Department of Agriculture has failed to overturn the District Court verdict in favour of poultry farmer John Fitzgerald.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

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Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

How egg freezing helped one woman preserve her fertility

How egg freezing helped one woman preserve her fertility

HEALTH 24 June 2026

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Growth of chicken and pork as the meats of choice

Growth of chicken and pork as the meats of choice

Growth of chicken and pork as the meats of choice

NEWS 10 June 2026

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IFA warns of egg shortage on shop shelves

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 11 March 2026

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

New research from Teagasc and UCC has found that your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast - it all comes down to the variety of oats the farmer chooses.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

Egg technology start-up exhibiting at Balmoral

A new exhibitor at Balmoral Show this year is local egg equipment supplier EggTek.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Farming must continue to evolve, says new UFU president

Farming must continue to evolve, says new UFU president

David Wright sits down with new UFU president John McLenaghan to discuss what lies ahead for his two-year term in office.

NORTHERN IRELAND 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

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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