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Virtual Pig Week 2020
0 Virtual Pig Week 2020 Starting on Tuesday 20th October and continuing until Friday 23rd October, the Teagasc Pig Development Department will be bringing you the latest research and the best technical advice and information, live at 1.30pm each day. Each day will feature an interactive online event at 1.30 – 2.30 pm […]
9 October 2020
EU Pig Poster – Community Manager for Pig Farms
0 EU Pig Poster – Community Manager for Pig Farms EU PiG Ambassador Shane McAuliffe has opened his pig farm to the public to help inform consumers about sustainable pig production. In order to maintain strict biosecurity measures, large groups can be taken to the viewing room. Strict biosecurity protocols are in place, but members […]
7 October 2020
Innovation in Agricultural Extension and Education – Looking forward
0 Innovation in Agricultural Extension and Education – Looking forward This year’s conference will be online with advance registration required. It will appeal to anybody who is working in public and private agricultural advisory or education services and is an important event for those interested in improving the processes of knowledge transfer in […]
5 October 2020
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