Pigs & Poultry
Performance on Irish pig farms over the years
The latest performance data for the Irish national pig herd highlights the improvements achieved in productivity, growth rates and feed efficiency over the past 25 years. Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, tells us more.
12 June 2026
The forgotten part of Health and Safety
When people think of health and safety, the focus is often on safety while health is overlooked. Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig Specialist, discusses why looking after your health is just as important and shares some practical tips for farmers
5 June 2026
Pig stock values and insurance cover
Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, discusses the importance of accurately valuing pig stock to ensure adequate insurance cover on pig farms.
29 May 2026
Oats as an ingredient in pig diets
Although oats have not typically been a major grain included in pig diets they can be used very efficiently in either raw or processed forms. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
22 May 2026
Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 to take place in Monaghan
The Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 20 May, at the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan, H18 RK15.
18 May 2026
African Swine Fever in Spain – Industry growth meets emerging disease risk
Spain’s pig industry faces a serious challenge from African Swine Fever. Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig & Poultry Specialist, tells us more.
8 May 2026
OneWelPig Final Project Event and launch of a Roadmap for Higher Welfare Pig Farming
The OneWelPig project, which aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland, hosted its final project event on 29th April 2026 at Teagasc Ashtown. A highlight of the event was the launch of a cross-industry Roadmap for Higher Welfare Irish Pig Farming.
1 May 2026
Water quality: The forgotten nutrient
On this episode of the Poultry Edge, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Daisy Roijackers from IntraCare to discuss water quality, often referred to as the forgotten nutrient in poultry systems.
24 April 2026
WelFarmers: Sharing good pig farming practices
During the Irish Pig Health Symposium 2026 in the Curragh, Kildare, on Tuesday April 14, the WelFarmers Project was once again represented on Teagasc's stand. During the event, the different infographics from the Good Practices collected in round one of the project were disseminated to the farmers and stakeholders who attended.
17 April 2026
Pig Road Map 2030
The Pig Road Map 2030 presents an overview of Ireland’s pig sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
3 April 2026