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Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 19 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

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

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

PIGS 15 April 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

NEWS 8 April 2026

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

FARM MACHINERY 8 April 2026

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Cattle herd down almost 4%

Cattle herd down almost 4%

The area in Ireland that was under cereals increased by 4.9% (13,000ha) reaching a total of 274,900ha in June 2025 compared with June 2024.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

The overall decline in cattle slaughtered in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 was 19.1%.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Market digest - stories from around the world

Market digest - stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from South Africa, China, Canada and Argentina

WORLD 12 November 2025

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

The price pig farmers are currently receiving at the farm gate is not improving and is currently ranging between €1.78c/kg to €1.84c/kg.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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 12 November 2025

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Canada, Burma, Jamaica and Netherlands.

WORLD 12 November 2025

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from China, Brazil, Egypt and Switzerland.

WORLD 12 November 2025

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