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A Look Ahead to the Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference
September 29, 2026 · 12 minThe 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. The event is a staple in the pig farming calendar and will once…
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The outlook for Irish pig production in 2026
December 2, 2025 · 27 minThe Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, which took place on December 2nd, is an event that brings together Teagasc specialists across the different sectors to review performance in 2025 and outlining the key expectations for…
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Market trends
October 31, 2025 · 11 minWe’re taking a closer look at recent markets trends and what we can expect as we move towards 2026 for this month’s Pig Edge podcast. Joining Emer McCrum is Shane Callaghan, Procurement Officer with Rosderra Meats, who provides an update…
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Pig Conference Preview with Ciarán Carroll
September 26, 2025 · 12 minThe Annual Teagasc Pig Farmer’s Conference will take place slightly earlier than usual this year on Tuesday 7th October in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Tipperary and Wednesday 8th October in the Farnham Estate, Cavan. The event, now in its…
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How to achieve quality weaned pigs
September 3, 2025 · 33 minTeagasc’s, Louise Clarke, joins Emer McCrum on the latest Pig Edge to discuss the essential topic of achieving quality weaned pigs. We’ll explore the crucial early-life factors that impact successful weaning, and delve into practical…
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What you need to know about on-farm incineration
August 14, 2025 · 24 minOn-farm incineration is a method of waste management that has gained growing attention in recent years and to learn more about it, on the latest Pig Edge, Emer McCrum is joined by Derek Carr from Addfield to give his insights into the…
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Analysing the National Herd Performance Report
June 13, 2025 · 17 minIt’s that time of year again - the 2024 Teagasc National Pig Herd Performance Report is fresh off the press providing a fascinating insight into the Key Performance Indicators attained on farms across Ireland last year. The report…
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The benefits of using pig slurry in tillage farming
April 2, 2025 · 15 minFor this month’s Pig Edge podcast, we’re featuring highlights from a recent episode of the Tillage Edge focusing on the benefits of using pig slurry as an alternative to chemical fertilisers in tillage farming. Pig production is one of…