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Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Despite being down compared with the first half of last year, it has been a strong first half for Irish exports.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

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UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

NEWS 10 July 2026

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

NEWS 27 June 2026

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

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

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

PIGS 15 April 2026

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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 10 September 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 10 September 2025

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Rosderra wrote to suppliers recently informing them of the rollout of a new system for pigs going to the factory from Monday 10 November.

NEWS 10 September 2025

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

The new grading system comes as pig farmers are dealt another 4c/kg price cut this Friday morning.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Profitability falls to 6c/kg on pig farms

Pig farmers have endured price cuts totalling 32c/kg since July of this year.

NEWS 10 September 2025

IFA to hold pig meeting to address major price concerns

IFA to hold pig meeting to address major price concerns

IFA pig committee chair Michael Caffrey said the meeting will be held on Monday 29 September in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise and will address the erosion of confidence among pig farmers.

NEWS 10 September 2025

China-Eu trade tensions reignited

China-Eu trade tensions reignited

China hits EU pork exports with tariffs, extends dairy investigation.

NEWS 10 September 2025

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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