N.Ireland
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets to maintain productivity is the subject of research in Northern Ireland.
Pig/Poultry
Salmonella cases linked to three clusters currently affecting the UK have risen to 474, with two deaths, according to UKHSA.
An investigation has found that imported eggs could have caused the recent outbreak of salmonella, which has resulted in one death.
Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.
The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.
Agri-Business
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to AHDB.
Farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia for the first time,...
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called for efforts to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.
The UK’s second largest supermarket said it was only going to stock white eggs in its own brand as they were more environmentally friendly.
UFU met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week to discuss 'the future of Northern Ireland pig producers'.
Beef
The global supply of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has seen a significant increase.
While restaurants in the UK have started to expand their menus, the proportion of red meat options available is still down.
Defra has announced that the prevention zones for bird flu in place across Great Britain have been lifted as of noon today (June 4).
Representatives of UFU are to meet with the management of Sofina Foods in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on Thursday, June 4.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded the poultry industry of its statutory obligations.
The UK government has assessed how its proposed ban on cages will impact the “competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers”.
NFU Scotland warned that declining cattle and pig prices are placing pressure on producers and risk undermining confidence within the sector.
Defra's new strategy aims to protect Britain's pig industry in the event of the UK's first ever African Swine Fever outbreak.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on May 15.
The OneWelPig project aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland.
Minister Andrew Muir has announced plan to lift the housing order for poultry and captive birds in Northern Ireland.
A recent Agri-Food and Biosciences (AFBI) study has confirmed the potential for outdoor pig production in Northern Ireland.
