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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the pig and poultry sectors.

<p>The remaining sit-in protesters in Bord Bia Dublin HQ, dubbed 'The Bord Bia 5'.</p>

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Forget 'Big Brother', everyone is tuning into the ‘Bord Bia five’

Five IFA members remain in the now 17-day-long sit-in protest at Bord Bia's Dublin HQ. The group were permitted to visit a nun to receive their ashes for Ash Wednesday

<p>Bord Bia has committed to working with farmers on improving engagement and feedback. </p>

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Bord Bia stakeholder meeting returns mixed reactions

<p>(Left to right) Roy O Brien Mayo /Galway IFA rep, Brendan Golden Connaught IFA chairman and Alan Petrie, pictured outside the Bord Bia HQ in Dublin.</p>

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IFA to host public meeting in Claremorris on Bord Bia controversy

Rural Landscape With Pastures In Ireland

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Organic farming scheme attracts 269 more farmers

Confident in Her Line of Work

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Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Burren farm blending tradition and a modern vision has plans to develop

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Burren farm blending tradition and a modern vision has plans to develop

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Protests continue at Bord Bia over chairman's Brazilian beef imports

Protests continue at Bord Bia over chairman's Brazilian beef imports

Protests have escalated in Dublin as farmers gain access and occupy the Bord Bia HQ in Dublin.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Agri Aware’s farm Walk & Talk returns with additional dates

Agri Aware’s farm Walk & Talk returns with additional dates

Agri Aware have announced extra dates to their Walk & Talk series, hosting secondary school students studying agricultural science on farms over the coming weeks

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Herding the Sheep

Celebrating women driving progress across Irish agriculture

Tickets now available for the third annual International Women's Day lunch hosted by Macra and the Agricultural Science Association

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Domesticated bantam chickens seen in a large, rural garden during springtime.

Ireland now officially free from bird flu

The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Ireland's self-declaration of HPAI-free status

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cityscape of Cork in Ireland

Would you eat South American meat?

The Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork City and asked consumers whether they would buy meat imported from South America

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role

Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role

MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations going forward on the future Common Agricultural Policy (2028-2034)

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Chicken with freshly laid eggs

IFA elects new chair of poultry committee

Brendan Soden from Co Cavan has been named the newly elected IFA poultry chair and will officially assume the role at the IFA's AGM next week.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

A cows on a pasture on a summer. Livestock on free grazing. Livestock farm. Agricultural landscape, cow on green grass field.

Second Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy launched

With the emerging biosecurity threats on the island the Department of Agriculture has launched the second National Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy (2025-2030) ahead of the new year

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Cattle grazing on deforested pasture on a farm in the Amazon rainforest at dusk. Concept of agriculture, environment, ecology, l

Mercosur vote postponement welcome but Taoiseach's comments need clarification

IFA president Francie Gorman has called for clarification on the Taoiseach's comments regarding the securing of a derogation extension as a factor going into the Mercosur vote

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Four little pigs.

Drops in Chinese tariffs to benefit pigmeat sector

China will drop its 20% tariff on EU pigmeat products to 9.8%

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Budget calculation

Budget concerns for non-Vat registered farmers

ICOS has raised concerns regarding the reduction of the flat-rate farmers' Vat top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% will create an imbalance for non-Vat registered farmers

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

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Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock has tested positive for bird flu located in Co Cavan

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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Irish agri-food exports increase in value by 65% in a decade

Irish agri-food exports reach over 190 markets worldwide and account for 8.6% of Irish goods exported

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Mr Grealish travelled to Mexico this week in light of the pending free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, and to promote Irish agri-food

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with decreasing values, concept of economic crisis, politics conflicts, war concept with flag

Milk and crop prices have dropped by more than 11% in the past year, CSO reports

Both milk and crop prices have seen significant drops of over 11% in the Agricultural Output Price Index for September 2025, published by the CSO

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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The €85m problem: Why Ireland cannot risk avian flu vaccination due to trade rules

Despite bird flu outbreaks in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture are not considering vaccinations for poultry due to trade and surveillance worries.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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Bird flu: How many cases of the highly contagious virus have broken out in Ireland?

There have been five confirmed cases of bird flu in captive birds in 2025, including three in November alone

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Chicken with freshly laid eggs

Bruising under skin a telltale sign of bird flu, top vet says

Haemorrhaging under the skin of birds is a consistent common symptom amongst all positive bird flu cases so far

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

The Department of Agriculture has announced six farm hazardous waste collection days over the next few weeks in Clare, Meath, Cork, Tipperary, Mayo, and Kerry

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Looking back on the way out

ieExplains: What does a housing order for poultry mean?

All owners of poultry and captive birds are to adhere to a compulsory housing order which will be implement from Monday, November 10, as directed by the Department of Agriculture

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

16/11/2012 Bronze Turkey Farm for Christmas

The fright before Christmas: Bird flu, turkeys, and the 'nerve-wracking' weeks ahead

Bird flu outbreaks in Carlow and Meath — the first recorded in poultry in the Republic since November 2022 — have turkey producers fearfully counting down the days to the holiday season

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

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Bird owners encouraged to house their birds immediately

Bird owners have been encouraged to house their birds if facilities allow, ahead of the compulsory housing order due to current outbreaks of bird flu.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Cork farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage if more cases of bird flu occur

Cork farmer warns of Christmas turkey shortage if more cases of bird flu occur

It comes as the IFA's Sarah Hanley acknowledged that some turkey farmers may process their flock early for Christmas, which will mean turkeys this year will be smaller

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Domesticated bantam chickens seen in a large, rural garden during springtime.

Compulsory housing order for poultry from November 10 to stop spread of bird flu

The order follows recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Fota Wildlife Park in Cork and a further reported outbreak in a turkey flock in Co Carlow

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Compulsory housing order issued to halt spread of bird flu

The compulsory housing order will be in place from Monday, November 10

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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