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.

No White Knight for Cappoquin
IRELAND - Ned Morrissey, Chairman of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said the outlook for Cappoquin Chickens is not looking good.

UK Firm May Rescue Cappoquin
IRELAND - Executives from a British poultry company have begun discussions with the liquidator of Cappoquin Chickens about a possible rescue bid which would save some 200 jobs at the County Waterford plant.

Government Committed to COOL for Poultry
IRELAND - Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (with special responsibility for Fisheries and Forestry), said that the Government remained committed to the principle of country of origin labelling for...

Irish Ag Minister Comments on Cappoquin Chickens
IRELAND - The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Brendan Smith TD, today commented on the appointment of a liquidator to Cappoquin Chickens and the potential consequences for the employees and poultry growers supplying chickens to the plant...

Feed Costs and Labelling Loopholes Hurt Producers
IRELAND - The financial troubles of Cappoquin Chickens have highlighted that rising feed costs and labelling loopholes are causing more widespread difficulties for the poultry industry.

Dubious Imports Undermine Irish Chicken Production
IRELAND - Chicken growers held a rally in Cappoquin, County Waterford yesterday to highlight the threat posed to the Irish chicken industry from cheap imports, which do not achieve the same high standards as Irish chicken.