Pigs & Poultry
A case of Avian Influenza confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh, County Tyrone.
13 March 2026
New National Veterinary Prescription System
In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026
Teagasc publish Enterprise Roadmaps 2030
Teagasc has published a new series of “Enterprise Roadmaps” looking forward to 2030 across seven agricultural enterprise areas; dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, tillage, horticulture, and forestry.
23 February 2026
The Irish duck sector: Tradition, innovation and global reach
Peter McConnell, Technical Farm Manager with Silver Hill Duck, joins Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney on this episode of the Poultry Edge podcast to discuss the continued growth of the Irish duck sector at home and around the world.
20 February 2026
Understanding Pig Farmers Barriers to Stopping Tail Docking
In recent years, the EU has encouraged changes to pig production to reduce the need to tail dock. Molly Harrison explores the barriers to achieving this.
6 February 2026
Every Number Counts
January is an ideal opportunity for pig farmers to review how their farms performed over the past 12 months and to plan for the year ahead. Louise Clarke discusses the importance of good record keeping and how it can help improve performance.
30 January 2026
An overview of the EU poultry market
From input costs, consumption and retail demand, and the outlook for the poultry sector, Shauna Jager, Bord Bia, takes an in-depth look at the EU poultry market.
29 January 2026
Irish Broiler Production: Standards, Scale & Sustainability
Diarmaid Kirby, Agricultural Manager with Western Brand, one of the largest chicken processors in Ireland, joins Rebecca Tierney on this month’s Poultry Edge podcast.
25 January 2026
Antimicrobial Resistance and its importance for poultry farmers
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is global threat to human, animal and plant health, as well as to food security and the economic wellbeing of the agricultural community. In this article, Addiena Luke-Currier, PhD Student in the Sociology Department in Trinity, aims to outline exactly what this problem is, why it is important for poultry farmers and what can be done about it.
23 January 2026
Interested in butchering your own beef, pork or lamb?
Are you seeking to expand your knowledge of butchery or considering butchering your own beef, pork or lamb? Then an upcoming training course, organised by Teagasc Ashtown and featuring Master Butcher, Dave Lang, may be of interest to you.
20 January 2026