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Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

If found guilty, the defendants could face from six months to 10 years imprisonment.

PIGS 17 June 2025

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No difference between farrowing crates and free lactation crates - Teagasc

No difference between farrowing crates and free lactation crates - Teagasc

PIGS 11 June 2025

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

PIGS 28 May 2025

Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc

Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc

Pig biosecurity database proving its value - Teagasc

PIGS 16 April 2025

IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare

IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare

IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare

PIGS 14 April 2025

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Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pig farmers have called for more practical TAMS III specifications amid low levels of uptake.

PIGS 16 January 2025

Fire extinguished on Cavan pig farm

Fire extinguished on Cavan pig farm

Emergency services attended the fire, which occurred on a farm near Ballyconnell at around 2pm on Sunday.

PIGS 16 January 2025

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

There are employers seeking farm assistants in the dairy and pig sector across Munster and Leinster.

NEWS 16 January 2025

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

The appeal to an Bord Pleanála followed submissions raised by the EPA and Peter Sweetman.

PIGS 16 January 2025

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

Investigation into alleged welfare breaches on pig farms

It comes after the National Animal Rights Association (NARA) and Animal Rebellion Ireland (ARI) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding pig welfare on Irish pig enterprises.

PIGS 16 January 2025

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

Ever-tightening EU pig and poultry rules ‘unsustainable’ at farm level - IFA

The IFA's pig and poultry chairs have told the Commissioner that EU farmers are squeezed by food imports and regulations.

PIGS 16 January 2025

Cavan farmer elected IFA pigs chair

Cavan farmer elected IFA pigs chair

Caffrey was appointed to the role after an election took place during the committee's first meeting of the year at the Irish Farm Centre.

PIGS 16 January 2025

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