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2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Pigs was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance indicators; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new […]
18 December 2020
The Irish Pig Sector Year in Review and Outlook for 2021
The Irish Pig Sector Year in Review and Outlook for 2021 For the last The Pig Edge podcast episode of the year, Ciarán Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs Knowledge Transfer was joined by Michael McKeon, Specialist Pig Development Officer with Teagasc, based at Moorepark, with a review of the Irish Pig Sector […]
18 December 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Artificial Insemination
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Artificial Insemination The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on Artificial Insemination. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about the Artificial Insemination Procedure in pigs. This video in the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills […]
16 December 2020
Seaweeds for foods and feeds
0 Seaweeds for foods and feeds Seaweeds grow in all of the Earth’s coastal climatic zones and have numerous colours, shapes and uses. Although consumed widely in Japan as an important dietary source of fibre and vitamins; in the Western hemisphere, they are overlooked as a nutrition source. Maria Hayes, Food Researcher explains […]
3 December 2020
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The soil microbiome and soil health
0 The soil microbiome and soil health Soils are very important for all life on earth. Everyone understands that soils provide food, as plants and animals grow and develop from the nutrients they contain. However, there are some less obvious functions of soil and Aoife Duff Teagasc Soils Researcher details these here Image […]
1 December 2020
Insects as Food
0 Insects as Food Considering increasing global population and increasing demand for proteins, the current food production system cannot be sufficient to meet this demand. And so, emerging protein sources need to be considered and evaluated. Carlos Álvarez García Food Researcher tells of the promise of edible insects Edible Insects Edible insects are […]
1 December 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Moving Pigs
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Moving Pigs The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on moving pigs. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about moving pigs. Moving pigs is a core part of the routine on any pig unit. […]
27 November 2020
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event
Transferring the Family Farm Online Event Join us on Tuesday, 17 November at 7:30pm for a short seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists followed by an opportunity to submit your questions to them privately and have them answered on a one to one basis. Our hugely popular Transferring […]
14 November 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on cross fostering piglets, how to best cross foster and what to avoid. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about cross fostering piglets. Fostering […]
13 November 2020
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020