Pigs & Poultry
Teagasc Pig Conference Shares Insights for Irish Pig Farmers
The Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2026 took place in Cavan and Tipperary last week, bringing together producers, researchers, students and industry professionals to share knowledge and discuss key issues. Melissa Cupido tells us more.
23 October 2026
Giving piglets the best start
Effective newborn piglet care can improve farm efficiency and reduce avoidable pig losses. Melissa Cupido tells us more.
16 October 2026
New farrowing facilities in Moorepark
Teagasc Pig Research Facility converted four rooms with 28 conventional farrowing pens into one room with 24 larger alternative pens, allowing sows to remain loose while providing the option of confinement during early lactation and management. Alan Foley, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tells us more.
9 October 2026
InterPIG Figures for 2025
The figures from the InterPIG meeting which was held in Ireland in July 2026 have been finalised, Gerard McCutcheon tells us more
2 October 2026
A look ahead to the Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference
The annual Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference will take place this year, kicking off on Tuesday the 13th of October in Cavan, and Wednesday the 14th of October in Tipperary.
29 September 2026
Why cleaning and disinfection go hand in hand
Cleaning and disinfecting between batches are an essential part of maintaining good hygiene and disease management in a piggery. Melissa Cupido, Teagasc Pig Development Department, shares practices to ensure your house is ready for the next batch of pigs.
25 September 2026
Reducing fuel costs and emissions with the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat
More than 20 poultry sites around Ireland have signed up to the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) Biomass Tariff Scheme, resulting in reduced fuel costs and carbon emissions, Madhu Murali, Programme Executive with SEAI, tells us more about the scheme.
25 September 2026
Previewing the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences
Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences on this episode of the Poultry Edge podcast.
21 September 2026
Hybrid rye in diets for weaners, grow-finishers and sows
Interest in the use of native grown hybrid rye in pig diets has increased in recent times and quantities available for feeding seem set to increase in the years to come. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
18 September 2026
Ventilation defects could be affecting pig performance
Over the last few months, the hot temperatures have meant ventilation systems running at maximum capacity, as we enter the autumn-winter period it is a good time to re-assess how effectively your ventilation system is operating, especially when it’s running at lower capacity. Michael McKeon tells us more.
11 September 2026