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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
Chocolate Manufacturing
0 Chocolate Manufacturing The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer. Introduction The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer.Europe also accounts for the largest chocolate exports – more […]
5 September 2020
Teagasc Pig Skills Series
0 Teagasc Pig Skills Series The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series of informational videos and factsheets focusing on essential skills in pig production. This promotional video gives an insight as to what to expect throughout the series. The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series […]
2 September 2020
Organic Horticulture
Organic Horticulture Organic fruit and vegetables are the main consumer entry point for purchasing organic produce, and they continue to be the area of shortest supply in the organic sector, with most produce imported. Dan Clavin, Teagasc Farm Management and Rural Development Department provides more information. Market opportunities Marketing opportunities vary from […]
29 August 2020
Pig Research Update – ZINCO
Pig Research Update – ZINCO Effects of therapeutic zinc oxide (ZnO) on the microbiome, resistome & immune system of pigs & strategies to face ZnO withdrawal. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the School of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. It is studying the role of zinc […]
26 August 2020