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

Brazilian beef has been banned from entering the EU market since 3 September of this year.

NEWS 25 October 2026

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

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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

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

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

NEWS 10 July 2026

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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

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 November 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy