The sampling breakdown of the farmer led DNA testing programme.

A good exchange with Jack Kennedy of Irish Farmers Journal this morning. I discussed importance of productive & sustainable farming for 🇮🇪 economy and 🇪🇺 food security. I also welcomed (& will pay close attention to) Ireland's new Agri-Food Regulator, to ensure fair supply chains.

Great turnout at out Robert McBride's farm in Co Monaghan at the county exec meeting & Irish Farmers' Association-BG Solar open evening on his family farm. Pictured below are Mark, James and Beverly McBride who farm with their Dad. Robert says the Irish Farmers' Association solar is a super addition to his farm!

Very welcome announcement by Neale Richmond yesterday. This is the first time pig farm managers/assistants can apply for GEPs & is an important step in helping farmers with the challenge of sourcing suitable, available employees for the pig farming sector. Irish Farmers' Association

Minister Charlie McConalogue addressing the Irish Farmers' Association AGM in the Farm Centre today. Joined by Ministers Pippa Hackett and Martin Heydon. His address includes reference to the long awaited agri food regulator role which aims to bring more transparency on pricing within the food chain.

Good opportunity for producers to register and hear more about the role of the Agri Food Regulator on Tuesday the 30th of Jan

Large numbers gathering in solidarity with our EU farming colleagues in Mullingar #EnoughIsEnough Irish Farmers' Association RTÉ

IFA National Poultry Chair Nigel Sweetnam, Director of European Affairs Liam MacHale and Policy Executive Sarah Hanley met with MEP Billy Kelleher this morning in the European Parliament to discuss the upcoming ratification vote on the Industrial Emissions Directive.

IFA's Nigel Sweetnam, Roy Gallie and Brendan Soden met with Parliamentary Assistant to MEP Chris MacManus, Mr Odrán Corcoran, to discuss the Industrial Emissions Directive today in Brussels.

IFA National Poultry Chair Nigel Sweetman, National Poultry Vice Chair Brendan Soden, National Pig Chair Roy Gallie and Policy Executive Sarah Hanley met with MEP Grace O'Sullivan today in the European Parliament regarding the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The TeagascPig team are in the final stages of preparation for their research event, the Pig Open Day 2024. On this bonus episode of #ThePigEdge, Ciarán Carroll, Head of Knowledge Transfer, gives an insight into what you can expect on the day. Listen in bit.ly/3QP2hhD

It was great to meet so many pig producers last week at the TeagascPig open days. Good opportunity to learn more about the many research projects the team are working on for the betterment of our pig sector. Well done to all involved 👏

Broiler NET – The Roadshow takes place on Tuesday, 18 June & Wednesday, 19 June. The ifac team members of Ciaran McCabe and Brian Denn will discuss recent changes to the interpretation to the VAT rules for farmers. Register here bit.ly/3UAQeac Teagasc Poultry

The big shop for the Christmas dinner is only days away. We are encouraging consumers to look for @bordbia QA and National Dairy Council marks to support local producers. 🎄🎄🤶🤶🍽️🍽️ ifa.ie/campaigns/look…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in a wild buzzard in Dublin. Do not pick up or touch sick or dead birds. Keep pets away from them. Poultry keepers must be vigilant for signs of bird flu and ensure their premises are biosecure. 👉gov.ie/birdflu

Thanks to everyone who joined our Irish Farmers' Association poultry biosecurity webinar last night! If you missed it, watch the recording and access key resources here: 📌 ifa.ie/poultry-biosec…

Delighted to attend the ASAireland Macra na Feirme event in Naas celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with my colleagues at Irish Farmers' Association. Great to hear from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon as we recognise the invaluable contributions of women to our agricultural sector. #IWD

Just wrapped up an excellent #WelFarmers consortium meeting hosted by Miguel A. HIGUERA in Lleida & brilliantly organised by pig333.com. Super discussions on the challenges and opportunities in pig welfare & we visited the impressive Vall Company’s Farm 5.0. Irish Farmers' Association WelFarmers

African Swine Fever is a viral disease of pigs that can result in devastating losses for pig farmers and the pig industry.✈️🚢 ✅African Swine Fever & Foot and Mouth Disease do not pose a risk to human health or food safety. 👉gov.ie/asf 👉gov.ie/fmd

The Teagasc Annual Layer Conference will return for a third year, with the event taking place this Wednesday, 21 May at 7pm in the Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan. Register to attend here bit.ly/4akiHXb