Pigs

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

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

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Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

NEWS 24 June 2026

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

NEWS 9 June 2026

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

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UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

Tyrone farmer Glenn Cuddy is among those who have been told their pig contracts will not be renewed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

On this week's podcast, Shane Maher chats with Hannah Furlong about his journey to completing a PhD in animal science and his role with the Irish Shows Association.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

There has been a decline in both the cattle and sheep kills in the first four months of 2026, while the pig kill has increased.

NEWS 6 May 2026

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

A number of smaller pig producers won't have their contracts renewed by Sofina Foods.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

The number of dairy cows increased by 9,100, while other cows numbers dropped by 17,200.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

UCD research has shown that using treated grain can reduce the carbon footprint of pig production by 11%.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

FAO report shows that pig and poultry are the dominant meat proteins with modest expansion in beef output and slight decline in sheepmeat output in 2025.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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