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Mushroom Production
0 Mushroom Production There are many edible mushroom species that can be grown commercially, but in Ireland the white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is almost exclusively grown. Production in Ireland is fairly steady at around 68,000 tonnes per year, 80% of which is exported to the UK. The Irish mushroom industry There are […]
4 October 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Ear Tagging
0 Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Ear Tagging This video and factsheet in the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series focus on ear tagging in pigs, an important method of identification and tool which can be used to track individuals and to improve production on farm. We discuss the benefits of […]
2 October 2020
EU Pig Poster – Adoption of a Biosecurity Tool
EU Pig Poster – Adoption of a Biosecurity Tool EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. EUPig Ambassador Eugene Sheehan achieved great benefits in health management through the use of the Biocheck.UGent biosecurity scoring tool. EU Pig aims […]
30 September 2020
Starting a Food Business
Starting a Food Business When thinking of starting a new food business, there are many things to consider, including your market, products, premises, equipment, branding and promotion, as well as the legalities. The Teagasc Food Industry Development Department have some guidance and advice on starting a food business. Introduction The speciality food […]
20 September 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Pig Inspection
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Pig Inspection The first in the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on Pig Inspection, with a video providing practical advice and accompanying factsheet. Skills Factsheet Pig Inspection (PDF) The health and welfare of pigs depends on them being regularly inspected, and the responsibility of […]
18 September 2020
EU Pig Poster – Precision Production
EU Pig Poster – Precision Production EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. This poster highlights the benefits achieved by EU Pig ambassador Patrick O’Keefe by implementing a lean programme to improve work efficiency on his farm. EU […]
16 September 2020
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture – Update
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture – Update The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens and Ashtownhas commenced the September 2020 programme in a blended format. College Principal John Mulhern gives an update This year the college has 117 (80 part time ) learners on a Certificate Level 5 […]
15 September 2020
An insight into The Pig Edge, Teagasc Pig Podcast
An insight into The Pig Edge, Teagasc Pig Podcast The Pig Edge, Teagasc’s podcast covering the latest news, information and advice to improve your pig farm performance, has hosted some excellent guests to date covering a range of topics. The Pig Edge, Teagasc’s podcast covering the latest news, information and advice to […]
11 September 2020
EU Pig Poster – Health Management
0 EU Pig Poster – Health Management EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. This poster outlines the improvements achieved by EU Pig ambassador Patrick Ryan under the theme of health management. EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness […]
9 September 2020
Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room
0 Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room On the final webinar in the series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, host Ciaran Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs KT was joined by guest presenter Charlotte Lauridsen who discussed supplementary milk in the farrowing room. Charlotte’s presentation was followed […]
7 September 2020