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'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

Despite a high initial investment, poultry is a viable option and offers a good lifestyle, farmers told the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 30 September 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

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Irish turkey burgers recalled due to the presence of salmonella

Irish turkey burgers recalled due to the presence of salmonella

NEWS 30 June 2026

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

L2 3 December 2025

Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

NEVEN 26 November 2025

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

NEWS 13 November 2025

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Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

A mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect on Monday 10 November to prevent the spread of bird flu.

NEWS 29 October 2025

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

Two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Ireland has sparked concern over the availability of turkeys for Christmas.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

“This second outbreak underlines the ongoing presence of avian influenza in wild birds across the country,” the Minister said.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

This is the first time highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry flock since November 2022.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Highly pathogenic bird flu has been circulating widely in wild birds across the country during the past year and was confirmed in two poultry flocks in Northern Ireland in recent days.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Latest EU data shows that beef production in the 27 member states fell 3% in the first seven months of 2025 compared with the same time last year.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Cork turkey farmer ‘on tenterhooks’ following bird flu in Fota

Cork turkey farmer ‘on tenterhooks’ following bird flu in Fota

Poultry farmers in Cork and Kildare outlined the threat of bird flu as we near the home straight for Christmas turkeys.

NEWS 29 October 2025

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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