Irish Govt Chicken Sourcing Debate Unresolved
IRELAND - Minister O'Dea has given a commitment to raise tendering for food contracts with government colleagues following the revelation that the Department of Defence opted to source its chicken requirement from outside the Republic.

Farmers Fight Ministry Decision to Source Chicken from UK
IRELAND - The Minister of Defence has agreed to meet members of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) following the revelation earler this week that his department is to source its chicken supplies from Northern Ireland.

End in Sight for Irish Organic Chicken?
IRELAND - Organic poultry farmers are being squeezed out of business by price pressure from supermarket chains, they say.

AFBI and Teagasc Sign Scientific Collaboration MoU
IRELAND - Scientific collaboration between the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and Teagasc has been formally recognised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.

Aviagen on the Road Supporting Customers in Ireland
IRELAND - Aviagen continues to demonstrate their commitment to providing the best technical support and practical advice by hosting a series of seminars Irish customers.

Ag Minister Launches Animal Health Ireland
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Brendan Smith TD yesterday formally launched Animal Health Ireland (AHI), which aims to improve overall animal health standards and thereby secure improved profitability for farmers and international...

New Farm Safety Action Plan Launched
IRELAND - A call for increased vigilance on farms was made yesterday by Mr Billy Kelleher T.D., Minister for Labour Affairs.

Poultry Sector Ready for Sharp Rise in Demand
IRELAND - The dioxin incident in the pig sector has resulted in a sharp lift in demand for other meats, poultry in particular.

Labelling, Feeding and Legislation to Be Discussed
IRELAND - A meeting of the Poultry Expert Group has been arranged for Tuesday, December 9, to discuss the various issues facing the poultry industry.

Immediate Reform of UN Body Urged
IRELAND - Trevor Sargent T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food yesterday (20 November) called for the immediate reform of the UN's agriculture wing as part of a global effort to deal with the scourge of hunger.

Delay in GM Approval Costing Irish Poultry
IRELAND - The Irish poultry industry is at risk from the slow pace of EU approval of genetically modified (GM) maize, soya and other protein crops, because it is at a competitive disadvantage by having to use more-costly non-GM feeds.

European Veterinary Week 2008 Launched
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Brendan Smith TD, yesterday (November 12) welcomed the launch of European Veterinary Week 2008 which takes place from 10-16 November 2008 and which aims to increase awareness of the EU's animal...

Stress Laid on Need For Poultry COOL
IRELAND - Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food said that the Government remained committed to the principle of country of origin labelling for poultry.

Irish Poultry and Egg Sales Go Up
IRELAND - The downturn in the economy is proving to be the proverbial ill wind for poultry and egg producers.

Egg Sales up by 22 Per Cent
IRELAND - There has been a 22 per cent rise in the value of eggs sold in Ireland in the past year, when €74.6 million was spent on them, Bord Bia's poultry and egg conference in Monaghan was told.

Ag Minister Reiterates Call for Poultry COOL
IRELAND - Speaking at a Poultry and Egg Conference, organised by Bord Bia, in Monaghan yesterday (November 4), the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, said, "Not alone do consumers want country-of-origin information in relation...

Concern over EU Salmonella Regulations
IRELAND - Poultry specialists have expressed concern over upcoming EU salmonella regulations.

Ag Minister Emphasises Need for Stability
IRELAND - Brendan Smith TD, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has once again emphasised on the fact that the need to restore stability to the public finances in the best interests of the future of the country left no option but to take...

Minister Lays Emphasis on Value of Meat Sector
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Food has highlighted the importance of the meat industry to the Irish economy.

Majority Of Cappoquin Employees to Remain
IRELAND - Most of the workers at Cappoquin Chickens in County Waterford have accepted an offer relating to pay and conditions put to them by the new management.

Cappoquin Plant Sold
IRELAND - The Cappoquin poultry plant in west Waterford has been sold to two private investors in Britain, owners of Derby Poultry.

Code of Practice for Broiler Welfare Launched
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, has officially launched a new booklet entitled Code of Practice for the Welfare of Broiler Chickens, produced by the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council (FAWAC).

Cappoquin Chickens to Close - Reactions
IRELAND - Cappoquin Chickens in Country Waterford is to be closed following the failure of a rescue package.

Buyout of Cappoquin Moving a Step Closer
IRELAND - A buyout that could save hundreds of jobs at a key poultry processing plant, Cappoquin Chickens, is in sight.

'Crazy' EU Rules Decimate Irish Poultry
IRELAND - Sales of chicken are booming, but the Irish poultry industry is in a state of crisis because of 'crazy' EU rules.