Pigs & Poultry
Improving pig welfare – EFSA findings on the welfare of weaner and grower pigs
Improving pig welfare – EFSA findings on the welfare of weaner and grower pigs The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the new Scientific Opinion on the Welfare of Pigs on Farm in August 2022. In this article, Laura Boyle discusses some of the implications of the findings for the welfare of […]
12 May 2023
Changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme
0 Changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme Louise Clarke, Teagasc Pig Development Officer, highlights changes and offers advice on how to apply to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme in this article. Back in January, I wrote about the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS). This scheme was announced as part […]
5 May 2023
A preview of the Teagasc Pig Open Day
0 A preview of the Teagasc Pig Open Day The Teagasc Pig Open Day is just around the corner, taking place in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, at 10am on Tuesday, May 9th, and in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan, at 10am on Thursday, May 11th. The Pig Development Department will be […]
5 May 2023
The Irish pig sector and the environment
The Irish pig sector and the environment On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT, was joined by Ger McCutcheon, Specialist Pig Development Officer in Teagasc, to discuss the Irish pig sector and the environment. A questions and answers session took place at the end of […]
28 April 2023
Moorepark Pig Research Farm Update April 2023
Moorepark Pig Research Farm Update April 2023 Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager at Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on what has been happening on the farm during the first quarter of 2023. He tells us about some of the key performance figures. Conception rate and farrowing rate are at 90% and […]
24 April 2023
Are you adequately insured?
Are you adequately insured? Insurance cover is very important to protect your business if an accident or tragedy occurs on the farm. It is important to understand what your insurance covers when you pay your annual premium. Gerard McCutcheon tells us more. Areas of insurance cover for pig farms There are three […]
21 April 2023
Using slurry to reduce the cost of growing cereal crops
Using slurry to reduce the cost of growing cereal crops Shay Phelan, Mark Plunkett, John Mahon and Gerard McCutcheon tell us that slurry is a valuable nutrient source and its efficient use can help off-set rising fertiliser costs. A major event to encourage farmers to make more efficient use of slurry and […]
14 April 2023
Will the Irish pig sector produce the first carbon neutral meat?
0 Will the Irish pig sector produce the first carbon neutral meat? The Irish pig sector, at times, receives negative comments as it addresses a number of its challenges – financial, environmental, welfare etc. However, one of the big positives for the sector is that the carbon footprint of pigs is very low […]
7 April 2023
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry
Key learnings from the Spanish pig industry The Spanish pig sector has sparked a lot of interest here over the past number of years, for a lot of reasons. It’s shown impressively fast growth to become the largest pork producer in Europe. It’s demonstrated remarkable resilience during the recent financial crisis, with […]
31 March 2023
Value of pig manure 2023
Value of pig manure 2023 Infographic outlining the current value of pig manure as a valuable fertiliser for grass and tillage crops. The fertiliser value of pig manure at 4.3% solids is currently valued at €11.89/m3, this translates into €54 per 1000 gallons. As the solids content increases there will be a […]
24 March 2023